The green transition has emerged as a global strategic imperative, positioning green finance as a central mechanism for channelling capital into environmentally sustainable initiatives. Instruments that promote green finance encompass green bonds, green credits, and green investments, among others. These instruments not only direct capital toward environmentally friendly activities but also bring financial benefits to […]

Research purpose: The aim of the research is to explore female chief executive officers’ (CEOs) effects on capital structure and firm performance in Vietnam, which is a unique context shaped by gender roles and economic transition. Research motivation: While overseas scholarship suggests that female-led firms exhibit lower risk- taking, stronger governance compliance, and potentially enhanced […]

As climate change intensifies, reducing carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions has become a central pillar of sustainable development and global climate action. Countries around the world, such as China, Germany, and India, are adopting green transition policies encompassing renewable energy, green finance, and industrial restructuring. While existing studies have explored various aspects of green transition and […]

This study proposes a Genetic Algorithm–optimized LightGBM (GA – LightGBM) model for forecasting stock volatility of ASM.VN, demonstrating superior performance compared with traditional models (GARCH, SVMRegressor, XGBoost) and deep learning architectures (GRU, TabNet, Transformer, CNN, LSTM). The model achieves MAE = 0.0470; RMSE = 0.0731; R² = 0.8480; STD = 0.1480, with a mean R² […]

Green logistics plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainable supply chains, yet its uptake in emerging economies remains uneven. This study explores the determinants of green logistics adoption among manufacturing enterprises in Thai Nguyen province, Vietnam, a growing industrial hub with strong foreign investment and increasing sustainability commitments. Drawing upon the Theory of Planned Behavior […]

Research purpose: This study examines the impact of corporate liquidity on profitability and operational efficiency using a panel dataset of the 100 largest non-financial firms listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HoSE) over the period 2014–2023. Research motivation: The relationship between liquidity, profitability, and efficiency remains inconclusive in prior studies, particularly in […]

Research purpose: In the current era of digital technological development, the traditional business model of commercial banks is being replaced by a modern one. Especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of people’s tendency to use digital services has prompted banks to actively engage in the digital transformation process. In Vietnam, despite making progress in […]

Research purpose: Our study aims to examine the sustainability and enduring effectiveness of the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals within the banking sector, in order to determine if it indeed enhances and contributes to greater financial performance in comparison to the conventional organizational practices that were previously employed. Research motivation: Sustainable development constitutes an imperative […]

Energy conservation has emerged as a fundamental component of sustainability transitions, with universities serving a dual function as significant energy consumers and crucial environments for fostering pro-environmental behavior in future leaders. The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) has been extensively utilized to examine university students’ goals regarding energy conservation; nonetheless, current research is disjointed concerning […]

Research purpose: This study investigates the effect of firms’ climate risk on firm value and examines whether ESG practices moderate this relationship in emerging and frontier markets. Research motivation: Climate risk has become a critical concern for firms in vulnerable economies where exposure to extreme weather events is high, but insurance mechanisms and safeguards remain […]