Proceedings of the International Conference on Emerging Challenges: Business Dynamics in Disruptive Economy (ICECH 2025)
35 articles
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Peer-Review Statements
Nguyen Danh Nguyen, Pham Thi Kim Ngoc
All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the ICECH 2025 during 31 October - 1 November 2025 in Phu Tho, Vietnam. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the Scientific Committee and invited reviewers and approved by the Editor-in-Chief, who affirms that this...
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A Paradigm Transformation in Vietnam’s Auditing Profession Driven by Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Dao Thanh Binh, Nguyen Phuong Anh, Nguyen Thi Mai Chi
Research purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the audit profession in Vietnam. It explores the ways in which new technologies, evolving regulations, and market pressures are reshaping the role of auditors, and identifies what skills and strategies...
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The Influence of Employee Satisfaction on Occupational Fraud with Compensation Suitability as a Moderating Variable
Sandhika Araya, Martdian Ratna Sari
This study aims to analyze the effect of employee satisfaction on occupational fraud, with compensation appropriateness as a moderating variable. This study was conducted on 109 employees in West Java and DKI Jakarta using a quantitative approach. The results showed that employee satisfaction negatively...
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From Divergence to a Hybrid Regulatory Model for Digital Platforms Disruption: EU vs. Asean
Beatrice Lupacchini
This paper offers an original perspective on how jurisdictions with different economic priorities respond to the disruptive impact of digital platforms, focusing on the EU and ASEAN. It contrasts the EU’s hard-law, ex ante paradigm—embodied in the Digital Markets Act and the Artificial Intelligence Act—with...
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Vietnam’s Economy and the Balance of Payment: An Empirical Analysis of Macroeconomic Factors, 2008 - 2023
Phuong T. Nguyen, My-Hanh Duong, H.-Anh Nguyen, Hien T. Nguyen
Research purpose: This study investigates the influence of economic factors on Vietnam’s Balance of Payments (BOP) from 2008 to 2023. The economic indicators in the study include interest rates, trade balance, foreign direct investment (FDI), and consumer price index (CPI), which are used to determine...
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Perception of Sustainable Development Goals in Universities from High-Ranking Databases
Nguyen Thi Phuong Dung, Nguyen Ha Phuong, Nguyen Dac Viet Ha, Pham Thi Thanh Hong, Robert C. Rickards, Ta Thi Diem Hang
Research purpose: The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive overview of research trends on perceptions of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within higher education institutions.
Research motivation: Higher education institutions are key drivers in the SDGs movement, developing...
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Determinants of Customer Purchase Intention in TikTok Shop Livestreaming: Evidence from Vietnam
Huy Hung Ta, Thi Minh Ngoc Luu, Danh Thang Phung, Thanh Trung Pham
Research purpose: This study investigates the determinants of customer purchase intention in TikTok Shop livestreaming, focusing on the Vietnamese market. The research examines how physical presence, social presence, concentration, perceived usefulness, and perceived enjoyment influence consumers’ purchase...
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Corporate Performance under Carbon Pressure: The Role of CO2 Emissions and Management in Asean Firms
Trang Ha Thi Thu, An Le Quy, Huyen Nguyen Khanh, Khanh Nguyen Dang Nam
Climate change and environmental pollution have become serious issues that need to be addressed. In this context, this study analyses the impact of CO2 emissions management on the financial performance of enterprises in four Southeast Asian countries, namely Vietnam, Cambodia, the Philippines and Singapore....
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A Bibliometric Review and Taxonomy of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Electricity Load Forecasting
Nguyen Hoang Lan, Ha Thu Hang, Duong Thu Thao, Le Hoang Vinh, Tran Dac Bang, Nguyen Dang Trung, Ha Xuan Nam, Toan-Le Vu
This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric review and taxonomy of 469 peer-reviewed publications on AI-based electricity load forecasting from 1997 to 2024. Through performance analysis and science mapping, the paper identifies influential authors, emerging countries, research clusters, and collaboration...
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Integrating Doughnut Economics and the Triple Bottom Line: Toward a Hybrid Sustainability Framework for the Textile Industry
Nazilatul Hidayah, Bunga Indah Permatasari, Dewi Oktaviani
The textile industry faces persistent challenges in balancing economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social well-being, particularly amid increasing global pressure to adopt eco-friendly practices. Conventional circular economy approaches have primarily emphasized resource efficiency and...
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Revisiting the Environmental Kuznets Curve: The Impact of Economic Growth and Trade Openness on CO2 Emissions in Southeast Asian Countries
Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy, Nguyen Phuong Anh, Le Thu Thuy
Research purpose: This study aims to investigate the impact of economic growth and trade openness on CO2 emissions across eight Southeast Asian countries from 1990 to 2022. The non-linear impact was examined by testing the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis, seeking to determine whether rising...
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Institutionalising Judgement in Msme Support: A Uk-Vietnam Comparative Study in Agri-Tech
Nigel Culkin, Giang Nguyen Thuc Huong, Hanh Minh Thai, Derek Ong
Research purpose: To examine how mission-led MSME support can institutionalize expert judgement in accelerator settings.
Research motivation: MSMEs in agri-tech face scientific uncertainty, regulatory complexity, and multi-actor delivery, conditions that make generic support models ineffective...
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Towards Smart Warehouse Management in Vietnam: A Review on AI and IoT Integration in the Logistics Industry
Nguyen Thi Xuan Hoa, Le Thi Nguyet Hang, Nguyen Duc Kien
Smart warehouse management powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as an important area of research and application in logistics. This paper conducts a literature review by retrieving data from the Scopus database and performing bibliometric analysis with...
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Exploring the ESG–Green Credit Nexus: Evidence from Bibliometric and Systematic Perspectives
Dao Thi Viet Hang
This study explores the intersection between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices and green credit, focusing on their reciprocal relationship in sustainable finance. The research combines bibliometric analysis and systematic review to map the ESG–green credit nexus, identifying key trends,...
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The Influence of ESG Score and Company Size on Market Investment with Real Earning Management as Moderator
Elfirah Putri Syawal, Martdian Ratna Sari
ESG performance has become the focus of many parties due to its correlation with financial performance and expected to increase public trust, which will ultimately affect the company investment performance. The objective of this research is to investigate the impact of ESG factors and firm size on market...
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Manage Risks in Industrial Rooftop Solar Power Projects: Monte Carlo Simulation Based Approach
Nguyen Linh Dan, Do Mai Linh, Vu Tien Dung
This research applies a Monte Carlo simulation approach to analyze financial risks in an industrial rooftop solar power project, aligning with global energy transition goals and the net-zero commitment by 2050. Evaluating risk exposure is crucial for industrial enterprises adopting onsite renewable energy....
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Exploring Recent Global Scholarly Interest in Energy Demand Forecasting: A Bibliometric Analysis of Conference Papers in the Scopus Database
Toan-Vu Le, Thao Tran Phuong, Nhung Do Hoai, Long Do Duc
Within the framework of growing concerns about energy security worldwide, energy demand forecasting is pivotal to policy-making and sustainable development strategies. However, systematic analysis of global research trends in this field is still limited, especially in the conference paper data source,...
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Global Knowledge Structure of Energy Policy in the Sustainable Development Goals Era: A Bibliometric Analysis of Studies Indexed in Scopus
Toan-Vu Le, Huy Pham Canh, Tran Nhat Minh, Nguyen Cam Tu
The narrative of energy policy constantly being renewed to adapt to our ever-changing society is not new in the modern era, but the challenges posed by the demand for sustainable development have introduced new perspectives and rendered this issue more urgent, giving ways to newer strategies for policymakers...
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Leadership Styles and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour for the Environment: A Systematic Literature Review
Uyen Phuong Le Nguyen, Viet Quoc Cao, Thanh Thi Bui
Research purpose: This study aims to synthesise the current state of knowledge on how different leadership styles influence Organisational Citizenship Behaviour for the Environment (OCBE), with particular attention to the underexplored role of green and environmentally specific authentic leadership.
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Liquidity Determinants of Covered Call Warrants: Empirical Evidence from Vietnam
Phuong Huyen Do, Dinh Duy Mai, Tuyet Mai Ha, Thuy Tien Do Cao
Research purpose: This research is aimed at identifying the key determinants of covered warrant liquidity in the Vietnamese stock market by investigating warrant-specific, market-related, and macroeconomic factors. The study seeks to provide a better understanding of the drivers of liquidity and contribute...
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The Role of AI Literacy and Financial Literacy on Fintech Adoption: Pathway toward Financial Inclusion
Vu Tri Tuan, Nguyen Duc Nhat Anh
Financial inclusion has become a strategic priority for emerging economies, with financial technology (Fintech) offering new avenues to overcome long-standing barriers to formal financial access. In Vietnam, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal role in economic growth yet continue to experience...
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ESG Integration through Strategic Governance in Vietnam’s Commercial Banks: A Case Study Approach
Van Nguyen Hong, Giang Ngo Thu
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This paper examines how strategic governance enables ESG integration in Vietnam’s commercial banking sector by comparing five leading banks (Vietcombank, BIDV, VietinBank, Techcombank, VPBank) and identifying governance mechanisms that act as enablers or constraints.
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Strategic Drivers of Students’ Intention to Work Abroad: Evidence from Vietnamese International Students in Australia
Le My Linh, Pham Thi Minh Thanh, Nguyen Thi Nhu Trang, Nguyen Vu Quynh Thy, Nguyen Van Duc Anh
In the era of rapid technological change and rising global uncertainty — where digitalisation, remote work and skills churn reshape organisational strategies — workforce mobility and the readiness of early-career talent constitute a key element of business dynamics in the disruptive economy. This study...
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Reforming Intellectual Property Management in Vietnam through Blockchain Technology
Minh Hoang Nguyen, Xuan-Huy Nghiem
Research purpose: This study aims to examine the structural challenges in Vietnam’s intellectual property (IP) management system and to propose a blockchain-based governance model that enhances transparency, legal traceability, and systemic accountability across the IP lifecycle.
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Disruptive Business Models in Data-Driven Markets: Rethinking EU Competition Law through the Lens of Privacy
Beatrice Lupacchini
This research highlights how the disruptive business models of digital platforms have altered the structure of digital markets and the very logic of competition, shifting the core value from price and output to data control and monetization. Against this background, the current EU competition law framework,...
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Applying Large Language Models to Build the Tourmate Smart Travel Support Platform
Tiep Quang Tran, Chau Ngo Minh, Minh-Anh Vo Ngoc, Ngoc Luu Thi Minh, Zhang Yuemei, Hung Ha Manh
The integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) into the tourism sector is reshaping how travelers interact with digital services. This research introduces TourMate, a smart travel support platform that harnesses LLM capabilities to enhance the travel experience for both domestic and international tourists...
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Factors Affecting the Willingness to Pay for Green Packaging among Vietnamese Youths
Nguyen-Nhu-Y Ho, Thuy-Vy Vu, Thi Nhu Tam Nguyen, My Hanh Le
Research purpose: This study aims to explore the factors affecting the willingness to pay young consumers for green packaging products in Vietnam, using a planned behaviour model (TPB) as a theoretical basis.
Research motivation: In recent years, plastic packaging waste in Vietnam has increased...
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Decoding the Desires of a New Generation: Crafting Creative Tourism Experiences for Gen Z in Hanoi
My-Trinh Bui, Dang Thi Trang, My-Hanh Le, My-Hanh Duong, Minh-Thu Do, Ngoc-Dung Nguyen
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This study investigates the determinants of Generation Z tourists’ satisfaction with the creative atmosphere of tourism destinations, focusing on Vietnam. It aims to advance theoretical understanding of tourism atmospherics and provide evidence-based guidance for destination...
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Unveiling the Mechanisms behind Consumer Loyalty to Domestic Products: The Role of “Vietnamese People Prioritize Using Vietnamese Products” Campaign
Quyen-Anh Pham, Yen-Nhi Nguyen, Thuy-Vy Vu, Hong-Ngan Thi Dao, Mai-Huong Vu Tran, My-Trinh Bui
Research purpose: This study aims to explore the relationship between patriotism and willingness to repurchase domestic products among Vietnamese consumers in the context of the “Vietnamese people prioritize using Vietnamese products” campaign. The study draws on the Stimulus-Organism-Response (SOR)...
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Health and Enviromental Concerns Influence the Purchasing Behavior of Green Technological Products in Hanoi
Ngoc-Quoc-Thinh Nhu, Thi Mai Le, Thai Phong Le
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The paper explores determinants of Hanoi consumers’ buying behavior regarding green technology products, drawing partly on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and extending it with two constructs: health concern and environmental concern.
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The Role of Environmental Concern in Shaping Sustainable Clothing Choices among Generation Z: An Extended Theory of Planned Behavior
Dian Novitar, Tanti Handriana, Dien Mardhiyah
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This study investigates the drivers of Generation Z’s purchase intention for sustainable clothing in Indonesia, extending the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) by integrating environmental concern (EC) as a key antecedent of attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral...
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The Nexus of Risk, Disruption, and Supply Chain Resilience: An Integrated Framework Moderated by Artificial Intelligence
Duong Manh Cuong, Mai Truong Thinh
In the era of globalization characterized by unpredictable volatility, the resilience and adaptability of supply chains are not merely defensive factors but also a foundation for building a sustainable competitive advantage. This paper delves into the multifaceted impacts of risks and disruptions on...
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Explainable LSTM-Based Demand Forecasting for Multi-Channel Retail Supply Chain Performance Analysis
Tran Ha Thu, N. D. Quang-Anh, Hai Yen Nguyen, Thao Phuong Pham, Duong Le Tung Ba, Chi Tuong La, Anh Minh Hoang, Thi-Minh-Ngoc Luu, Zhang Yuemei, Ha Manh Hung
Modern retail supply chains face unprecedented complexity due to multi-channel distribution, demand volatility, and increasing customer expectations. This study presents a comprehensive evaluation framework integrating ten state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms with explainable AI methodologies...
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Sustainable supplier selection: A comparative study of VIKOR, TOPSIS, and alternative ranking methods
Nguyen Huong Giang, Duong Manh Cuong
Supplier selection has become an increasingly important issue in supply chain management, particularly in contexts where efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness are essential for long-term success. To support decision-making in this complex environment, multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approaches...
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Adoption of AI Tools for Learning: A Tpb-Tam Integrated Model with FOMO as a Moderator- A Case Study at Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST)
Nguyen Thanh Huong, Tran Kim Hao, Truong Chu Tra My, Nguyen Ngoc Lien, Tran Pham Ha Phuong, Ha Do Anh Tu
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This study examines the behavioral intention and actual usage of AI-powered learning tools among university students by integrating the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), with Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) included as a moderating...