The impact of macroeconomic factors and COVID-19 pandemic on Vietnam stock price index
By Đặng Hữu Thanh Hà, VNP-27 Supervisor: Prof.Dr. Nguyễn Trọng Hoài Abstract: The study aims to examine the correlation between macro variables and the VN-Index. Macro factors used in the study include (i) money supply, (ii) industrial production index, (iii) consumer price index, (iv) exchange rate, (v) interest rates, (vi) covid-19 epidemic to analyze their […]
Socio-demographic determinants of household electricity consumption in Vietnam
By Phạm Lê Hữu Vĩnh, VNP-27 Supervisor: Dr. Võ Hồng Đức Abstract: Electricity is one of the most important types of secondary energy sources today, with the household sector accounting for a significant share of the whole world’s consumption. Climate change, fossil fuel depletion, and the current energy crisis demonstrate the urgency of each country’s […]
The impact of income diversification on liquidity risk of Vietnamese commercial banks
By Đoàn Thị Ngọc Huệ, VNP-28 Supervisor: Dr. Nguyễn Thị Thùy Linh Abstract: The study analyzes and evaluates the impacts of income diversification on the liquidity risk of Vietnamese commercial banks, using data from 27 commercial banks spanning from 2005 to 2023. Income diversification is measured by the HerfindahlHirschman Index (HHI) and the ratio of […]
To examine the impacts of marketing-mix instruments on retail patronage of TOTO brand through retailers in the South of Vietnam
By Phạm Lê Quỳnh, VNP-28 Supervisor: Dr. Trương Đăng Thụy Abstract: This study creates a conceptual model that highlights the effects of marketing-mix instruments in elucidating consumers in terms of purchasing decision or introducing behavior. A poll was conducted by 430 consumers who already purchased to collect attitudinal and behavioral traits related to their experiences […]
The determinants of Vietnam households’ subjective well-being by using VHLSS 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2018
By Đoàn Nam Hải, VNP-28 Supervisor: Prof.Dr. Nguyễn Trọng Hoài Abstract: The thesis uses the longitudinal panel data, which are combined from the data set of VHLSS 2010 and four next data sets of VHLSS, to create three waves of data including (1) the wave of VHLSS 2010-12-14; (2) the wave of VHLSS 2012-14-16; (3) […]
Explore arbitrage opportunities with exchange-traded funds: An example of Fuekiv30 based on empirical evidence
By Nguyen Duy Hau (VNP 25) Supervisor: Dr. Truong Dang Thuy Abstract: Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an efficient investing instrument, which highly absorbs investment stream, especially in emerging markets. To provide a new perspective for investors trading local-based ETFs, this study aims to investigate pricing efficiency and explore if arbitrage opportunities exist. The author […]
The impact of real effective exchange rate devaluation on macroeconomic indicators
By Vo Thanh Luan (VNP 24) Supervisor: Dr. Vo Hong Duc Abstract: This dissertation examines the impact of real effective exchange rate devaluation on major macroeconomic indicators including trade balance, inflation, foreign direct investment inflows, and gross domestic product. The study aims to answer the central question, “How is each macroeconomic indicator impacted when a country […]
The spatial spillover effect on the institutional quality of 63 Vietnamese provinces from 2013 to 2020
By Nguyen Quoc Viet (VNP 26) Supervisor: Dr. Le Van Chon Abstract: Institutional quality plays an essential role in the economy, helping to maintain stability and social justice to promote economic development. This study conducts an empirical analysis using the Spatial econometrics method with panel data spanning during the 2013-2020 period collected from the […]
Does the EU poverty indicator for 2020 target disadvantage the elderly population?
By Vuong Ngoc Vy Van (VNP 23) Supervisor: Dr. Vo Tat Thang Abstract: The EU has used the AROPE – at risk of poverty or social exclusion as the key indicator in the last decade to monitor their poverty and social inclusion progress against the Europe 2020 Strategy. As the strategy’s period recently ends, the […]
The influence of trust and risk on the adoption of E-wallets: A case study in Vietnam
By Nguyen Huu Phat (VNP 27) Supervisor: Dr. Vu Thi Hong Nhung Abstract: This study is conducted to measure the influence of Trust, which includes Trust in Technology, Trust towards Service Provider, and Interpersonal Trust level; and Risk, which is inclusive of Perceived Risk and Risk Attitude over the adoption of E-wallets in Vietnam. […]
Bank efficiency in Vietnam under the influence of merge and acquisition between 2010 and 2020
By Tran Thi Thuan Trinh (VNP 18) Supervisor: Dr. Ho Quoc Thong Abstract: Merge and acquisition are a consequence of economic growth overtime. It may be due to competition, the growth of foreign direct and indirect investment flows as well as the proactive integration with the economy. It is observable that when the economy experiences […]
Using Online Prices for Inflation Estimation and Pricing Behaviour Research
By Ngo Quynh Hoa (VNP 26) Supervisor: Dr. Matthias Rieger / Dr. Nguyen Trong Hoai Abstract: This thesis examines the potential of using online pricing data from multi-channel retailers for economic research during the pandemic time. It describes the method of collecting data through webscraping techniques in two of the largest retailers in Vietnam […]
Education and transition to employment among the youth in Vietnam
By Tran Thi Thu Van (VNP 25) Supervisor: Dr. Truong Dang Thuy Abstract: The successful transition to employment marks a significant milestone in one’s life, as the participation in the workplace provides financial independence, social networks, and self-esteem. However, few empirical estimates have been conducted in Vietnam. This thesis examines the relationship between educational attainment […]
The effect of education on the attitude toward domestic violence: A case in Vietnam using Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys data (MICS)
By Tran Nguyen Huyen Tran (VNP 27) Supervisor: Dr. Vu Thi Hong Nhung Abstract: Domestic violence is a big global health problem that authorities are continually seeking to address. Raising people’s awareness of not tolerating acts of domestic violence is one of the variables that help to reduce the rate of domestic violence. This research […]
Relationship between Education, Information and Communication Technology and International Migration
By Ho Nguyen Hoang Phuc (VNP 27) Supervisor: Dr. Ho Hoang Anh Abstract: This paper aims to examine the impacts of education, information and communication technology (ICTs) – particularly the digital connectivity provided by internet access – on bilateral migration flows in the ASEAN region. By applying the gravity framework on a collection of macroeconomic […]
The effect of land fragmentation on household income in Vietnam, using VARHS2018
By Doan Nguyen Thuy (VNP 25) Supervisor: Dr. Le Van Chon Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect that land fragmentation has on the revenue earned per person as a result of agricultural activities, as reported by the Vietnam Access to Resources Household Survey 2018. In addition to the land fragmentation […]
Determinants of financial inclusion – the Vietnamese households’ perspective
By Nguyen Son Ha (VNP 27) Supervisor: Prof. Arjun Singh Bedi Prof. Vo Hong Duc Abstract: Using the Vietnam Household Living Standard Survey (VHLSS) datasets in 2014, 2016, and 2018, this study examines financial inclusion’s key determinants from the perspective of Vietnamese households. This study investigates the effects of the determinants on each level of […]
The FDI spillover effect on the performance of industrial firms: Evidence from export processing zones and industrial parks in Ho Chi Minh City
By Nguyen Tung Nhan (VNP 26) Supervisor: Dr. Truong Dang Thuy Abstract: Export processing zones (EPZs) and industrial parks (IZs) of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) were established with the mission of attracting foreign investment, promoting export activities, and creating a premise for the integration of the Vietnamese economy with the rest of the world. […]
The effect of internal immigration on crime in Ho Chi Minh City
By Ha Truong Minh Hieu (VNP 26) Supervisor: Dr Zemzem Shigute / Dr. Pham Khanh Nam Abstract: Ho Chi Minh city’s rapid urbanization and development have created a positive feedback loop. The more financially successful the city becomes, thanks to the internal migration from across the country, the more people are eager to move […]
Land saleprice affected by flooding: A case study in Thu Duc City
By Nguyen Tien Hung (VNP 27) Supervisor: Prof. Nguyen Trong Hoai Abstract: Flooding risk has become more increasing threat to real estate market due to the value depreciation it causes to the property. Many previous studies found the relationship between this issue fixtures such as apprearance in flood-prone area, frequency, depth, and the value […]
Determinants of provincial competitiveness in Vietnam
By Pham Thi Van (VNP 25) Supervisor: Dr. Pham Khanh Nam Abstract: The thesis was based on the theoretical basis and based on previous studies to determine the factors affecting the provincial competitiveness of localities in Vietnam. Through that, the thesis focuses on important factors such as: The Provincial Competitiveness Index lags by one […]