Master Thesis

By Nguyen Minh Hong Ngoc (VNP 24) Supervisor: Dr. Pham Khanh Nam Abstract The analysis applied the gravity model in order to determine significant factors affecting rice export values of the three largest rice exporters in the world including India, Thailand and Vietnam. Meanwhile, the gravity model is considered as the success model in estimating […]

By Nguyen Thi Phuong Hoa (VNP 23) Supervisor: Prof. Elissaios Papyrakis Dr. Le Thanh Loan   Abstract: This research investigates the impacts of mineral resources and fossil fuels on sovereign credit ratings and sovereign borrowing costs. The panel data set consists of 110 countries from multiple sources over the period from 1998 to 2015. The study […]

By Nguyen Pham Hoang My (VNP 24) Supervisor: Dr. Vu Viet Quang Abstract The effective corporate governance improves corporate image through the mitigation and avoidance of corporate scandals, fraud risks, and dishonest and unethical dealings. The key purpose of risk management is to maximize values of firms for well-being of shareholders and top executives through […]

By Nguyen Quoc Khanh (VNP 23) Supervisor: Dr. Pham Thi Bich Ngoc Abstract This study examines the correlation between economic growth and crime against business in 106 developing economies between 2006 and 2017. The finding of this study is economic growth has negative relationship with crime against business on all firm sizes. Crime against business […]

By Nguyen Thi Phuong Lan (VNP 23) Supervisor: Dr. Pham Phu Quoc Abstract: The empirical results which examine the real impact of interest-subsidy policy on firm profitability are not consistent. The supporters indicate that it has the significantly positive impact on firm profitability. On the other hand, their critics prove that this policy is just the […]

By Nguyen Phan Hong Ngoc (VNP 23) Supervisor: Dr. Ngo Minh Hai Abstract: The thesis research the dynamic relationship among oil price, gold price and the stock market return in Vietnam. By applying different statistical methods, this thesis aims to investigate how these three assets move in relation to each other. The time series data […]

By Le Ton Quang Phat (VNP 23) Supervisor: Dr. Vo Hong Duc Dr. Howard Nicholas   Abstract: The study mainly aims to determine a precise definition and to identify the determinants of financial instability in Vietnam and other emerging countries.. The theoretical literature review is conducted under the existing debates of two polar camps of the […]

By Le Quang Phu (VNP 23) Supervisor: Dr. Le Ho An Chau Abstract: Through applying panel data, this paper examines the role of FDI in developing the stock market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries during the period 1990-2017. This includes an overview of the theoretical framework, in which the supplementary role of FDI on the […]

By Ho Doan Phuong (VNP 23) Supervisor: Dr. Vo Hong Duc Abstract: Unlike gender income gap, which has been plentifully studied in both developed and developing countries, studies on gender wealth gap are limited especially in developing countries due to the limit of households’ data from the developing countries such as Vietnam. Using Machado-Mata decomposition […]

By Nguyen Dang Quang (VNP 23) Supervisor: Dr. Le Van Chon Abstract: It seems that twin deficits are a mythic phenomenon for improving the economy and economic growth in advanced and less developed countries. Therefore, this research analyzes the impacts of twin deficits on the economic growth in 17 developing and developed economies during 2003-2012. […]

By Ho Nhat Thy (VNP 23) Supervisor: Dr. Vu Viet Quang Abstract The study investigates the impact of dividend policy which is measured by dividend yield and dividend payout ratio on stock price volatility of companies listed on the Vietnam stock market with various industries, including financial and non-financial sectors. The study uses the multivariable […]

By Nguyen Bao Tran (VNP 23) Supervisor: Dr. Le Thanh Loan Abstract This study concentrates on the determinants which influence the remittance behavior in the context of Vietnam under the remittances model estimation. By using datasets of the 2015 National Internal Migration Survey, we basically investigate the remittance model throughout the Heckman two-step estimation. This […]

By Nguyen Cong Thanh (VNP 22) Supervisor: Dr. Nguyen Vu Hong Thai Abstract The research identifies the impacts of growth opportunities on capital structure of Vietnamese companies. All of the listed firms on Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HOSE) and Hanoi Stock Exchange (HNX) from 2008 to 2015 are included in the research data. The […]

By Nguyen Tri Thong (VNP 22) Supervisor: Dr. Pham Dinh Long Abstract: The strategic behaviors of sellers and buyers to maximize profits, minimize costs and risks in the online auction are important subjects in recent economic research. The aim of this thesis is to study the strategic behavior of the sellers through the presentation of […]

By Nguyen Thi Hong Thuong (VNP 22) Supervisor: Dr. Nguyen Van Ngai Abstract Credit risk is one of the elements impact on the health of banking systems and performance of economic activities. Non-performing loans is the general factor presents for this bank’s credit risk. There are previous researches indicate the close relations between bad debts […]

By Nguyen Thi Thuy Tram (VNP 22) Supervisor: Dr. Truong Dang Thuy Abstract: The aim of this paper is to discovery the life insurance owner portrait, explain consumer’s behavior concerning. It is expected to provide a better understanding of how and why life insurance purchases are made by an individual. We attempt to examine the […]

By Le Kha Tu (VNP 22) Supervisor: Dr. Ngo Minh Hai Abstract: Cash holdings have long been a particular concern when studying the financial policies of enterprises. The global financial crisis in 2008 has impacted many economies in the world; Vietnam was one of the few emerging economies in Southeast Asia being less affected by the […]

By Mai Cao Tue (VNP 23) Supervisor: Dr. Le Thanh Loan Abstract: Business environment has been modernized dramatically, and determinants of investment decisions have been changing. In the expansion progress, companies have to invest in new machines, infrastructure, and technologies to increase productivity as well as reduce long-term costs, so the decision-making process definitely plays […]

By Dao Kim Tung (VNP 22) Supervisor: Dr. Pham Khanh Nam / Dr. Elissaios Papyrakis Abstract This research paper aims to investigate the importance and significance of government size on happiness. Utilizing a relative large panel sample, which covers 183 countries in a period from 1990 to 2016, the research objective is first to study the […]

By Nguyen Thi Hong Van (VNP 22) Supervisor: Dr. Le Ho An Chau   Abstract Basel committee on banking supervision (BCBS) promulgated Basel III regulations with more tightened operating conditions in the banking sector. This improvement of BCBS has brought about a lot of arguments. Some researchers suppose that Basel III regulations raise the marginal […]

By Truong Dat Anh (VNP 21) Supervisor: Dr. Tran Tien Khai Abstract This thesis researches about multidimensional poverty in rural area of the Southern region of Vietnam. The research scope is 19 provinces, separated into area the Southeast region and the Southwest region. Based on VHLSS 2014 data set of General Statistic Offices of Vietnam, […]