Client entertainment expenses and firm performance: Evidence from small and medium enterprises in Vietnam
By Nguyen Thi Kim Uyen (VNP 23) Supervisor: Dr. Truong Dang Thuy Abstract Appropriate business strategies are considered as the key factors for firm performance, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In Vietnam, SMEs play an important role in promoting the development of the economy. Therefore, investigating the suitable strategy to boost SME performance […]
Effects of social capital on self-rated life-satisfaction among residents: Evidence from Vietnam
By Truong Ngoc Anh Thu (VNP 21) Supervisor: Dr. Pham Khanh Nam Abstract This dissertation provides an insight into the relationship between self-rated life-satisfaction and social capital, controlling for some demographic and individual characteristics in rural Vietnam as well as tests the theoretical predictions of the social capital investment model from the data of Vietnam […]
The influence of labor market size and social capital to outsourcing decision: Empirical study for Small and Medium enterprises in Vietnam
By Le Duy Minh (VNP 21) Supervisor: Dr. Pham Khanh Nam Abstract The purpose of this paper is to provide an insight to the impact of labor market size and social capital on the outsourcing decision in Vietnam Small and Medium enterprises, using the data collected in 2013. Logit binary model is employed to explore […]
The effect of social capital on innovation of SMEs in Vietnam
By Hoang Duy Khoa (VNP 20) Supervisor: Dr. Le Van Chon Abstract The contribution of SMEs in the economic growth is undeniable but difficult to measure, especially in Vietnam. SMEs take a large percentage in the total number enterprises in Vietnam, thereby offering remarkable employment opportunities. Moreover, they also play essential role in enhancing the […]


