Prof. Vo Xuan Vinh - Dean of the Institute of Business Research attended the AEP Meeting 2023 conference

04/12/2023

The Asian Economics Panel convenes on a triannual basis to deliberate upon economic difficulties faced by Asian subregions or individual countries, with the discussions taking place at different venues and with the management and financial support of esteemed institutions such as the Centre for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy in South Korea, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) with offices in New York City, Paris, and Kuala Lumpur, and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia in Indonesia. Every subject commences with an analytical piece and reviews detailed by selected scholars. The selection process for these articles is conducted with great care. The selection process involves either open submissions or the evaluation of proposals by subject matter experts.

Prof. Vo Xuan Vinh - Dean of the Institute of Business Research and PhD. Phan Thi Nha Truc attended the AEP Meeting 2023 conference

Professor Vinh and his research assistant, Dr. Truc Phan, have been invited to participate in the panel discussion scheduled for September 6th and 7th at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan. Thirty-six academics with reputable affiliations from Asia perform two jobs: they present their research and moderate discussions for other people. The primary focus of the papers is to create optimal strategies for promoting sustainable development in Asian countries. The researchers demonstrated a high level of effectiveness and efficiency by completing their job within a span of two working days, consisting of four consecutive sessions.

The presentation "Impacts of Digital Technologies on SMEs Performance: Evidence from Thailand" was given by Associate Professors Dr. Juthathip Jongwanich and Archanun Kohpaiboon of Thammasat University in Thailand. Prof. Vo Xuan Vinh spoke on behalf of the Institute of Business Research delegation to share his opinions. During the presentation, the Professor discussed the present state of implementing the advancements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) compared between Thailand and Vietnam. Additionally, the Professor explored potential policies that Vietnam might use to attain its digital economic objectives.

Prof. Vo Xuan Vinh - Dean of the Institute of Business Research and PhD. Phan Thi Nha Truc attended the AEP Meeting 2023 conference

While TS. Truc Phan commented on Isono and Prilliadi's (2023) "Mapping the Evolution and Flexibility of ASEAN's Digital Integration" paper. The paper indicates that in light of the growing influence of digital technology, ASEAN has compiled a range of documents, frameworks, agreements, and action plans designed for digital integration and the growth of the digital economy. The key elements are as follows: ASEAN's digital integration characteristics are identified as a component of the regional integration process. ASEAN has expanded its scope, concretized its actions, and recognized its societal impact. Moreover, the inclusivity of domestic measures and flexibility are essential to ASEAN's digital integration.

Prof. Vo Xuan Vinh - Dean of the Institute of Business Research and PhD. Phan Thi Nha Truc attended the AEP Meeting 2023 conference

The conference lasted two days and comprised four sessions, each accompanied by 12 interspersed presentations and debates. Researchers have successfully contributed numerous valuable perspectives to advance the development of digital integration in the ASEAN region. Through this participation, delegates from Vietnam, as a whole, and specifically from the University of Economics, have acquired valuable hands-on experiences and extensive knowledge of policies and methods for achieving sustainable development. This will enable them to provide well-informed suggestions to policymakers in Vietnam, both in the short and long term.

Source: Institute of Business Research