Research Project

The Institute of Business Research (IBR) is one of the leading institutions in Vietnam offering joint academic programs and conducting scientific research in economics. The Institute’s partners include prestigious universities worldwide, such as Nanyang Technological University (NTU, Singapore), the University of Leicester, the University of Huddersfield, and the University of Lincoln (UK), as well as the University of Massachusetts Lowell (USA). It also collaborates with academic organizations including the Asian Finance Association, the Asian Law and Economics Association, the Asian Financial Policy Research Association, and the Asia Economic Panel. In addition, IBR collaborates with leading lecturers, experts, and a comprehensive network of international scholars who have published extensively in top global journals.

In addition to developing joint programs with top universities worldwide, IBR has long been an active research hub, making significant contributions to the global scientific community through international publications.

Driven by a continuous commitment to education and research, the Institute of Business Research aims to be a trusted destination for individuals seeking to study, conduct research, and collaborate in the field of economics.

Over time, IBR has achieved numerous international publications in highly ranked journals indexed by ISI/Scopus, ABDC, and other prestigious databases.

Furthermore, the Institute has led and executed several key state-level and provincial/municipal research projects, including:

• International Project: Leading the UN-backed ASEAN Green Future international project. The Director of IBR serves as the principal investigator for Vietnam within the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.
• National-Level Projects:
  • “Developing the Digital Economy: Orientations and Policy Solutions” under the National Political Theory Research Program (2021–2025), Code: KX.04/21-25.
  • “Scientific Grounds for Industrialization and Modernization Models and Policies in the New Context” (2020).
  • “Orientations and Solutions for Developing Economic Sectors and Fields in the Context of Globalization and the Fourth Industrial Revolution” (2020).
  • “Solutions to Prevent, Intercept, and Mitigate Negative Impacts of Global Economic Volatility on National Development in the New Context” (2020).
• Ministerial-Level Projects:
  • “The Role of the Financial System in Energy Transition toward Sustainable Development – Policy Implications for Vietnam” (2023).
  • “The Entrepreneurial State Model in Vietnam’s Economic Development” (2021).
  • “Mergers, Competition, Profitability, and Risk of Vietnamese Banks in the Context of Integration” (2018).
• NAFOSTED Projects:
  • “Economic Policy Uncertainty, Corporate Governance, and Firm Value” (2023).
  • “Impacts of Global Economic and Financial Volatility on the Vietnamese Stock Market” (2023).
  • “The Role of Various Investor Types in Listed Enterprises and the Stock Market in the Context of Integration” (2020).
  • “Financial Decisions and Firm Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City and Southern Provinces” (2020).
• Provincial-Level Projects:
  • “Developing Economic Infrastructure to Meet New Demands in Dong Nai Province” (2024).
  • “Researching and Summarizing Practical Development of Economic Infrastructure to Meet New Demands in Ha Tinh Province” (2024).
  • “Researching and Building Citrus Fruit Supply Chains in Binh Duong” (2023).
  • “Developing MICE Tourism Models in Can Tho City” (2023).
  • “Planning Report for Long An Province for the 2021–2030 Period, Vision to 2050” (2021).