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At the root of the second wake of export pessimism is the argument that exportled growth (ELG) models suffer from a fallacy of composition. Under constrained global demand, all exporting nations cannot simultaneously pursue ELGs, and the ensuing battle for markets would eventually cause more competitive exporters to drive out or displace less competitive ones. Considering how the Indian economy has witnessed a deceleration in her export of services since the mid-2000s, this paper enquires whether similar export-displacements could have lent to this status quo. Using bilateral service trade data for the years 2005-2015, the paper tests the displacement or crowding out of India’s export of services to advanced OECD nations by exports from other developing and emerging market economies. Our results show the remarkable presence of complementarity between service exports from India and that from other exporting powerhouses like China, Singapore and Vietnam, though the country appears to have been losing markets for her prime services to certain emerging exporters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Universal Basic Income (UBI) is now getting a lot of political attention around the world as many countries have proposed schemes and pilots for this type of welfare program. During Covid-19, the inequality and poverty in developing countries was found to be extremely appalling, which led to an increasing demand for better welfare programs to support their citizens. This paper reviews the principal literature on UBI and provides a general summary of Covid support policies in Vietnam to answer the question: Is a UBI scheme needed for Vietnam following the pandemic? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) play an important role in the national and global supply chains by contributing to the promotion and development of export economies, including Vietnam. Vietnamese logistics firms face very strong competition from foreign entities, which requires them to constantly improve and enhance their competitiveness. To that end, LSPs have evolved from basic service providers such as freight transportation to integrated services to meet all customer needs. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the relationship between the capability to integrate resources with the flexibility of the LSP in the context of supply chain integration. Data collected from 151 managers of Vietnamese LSPs show that there is a positive impact of informational integration capability and relational integration capability on their flexibility in providing services to customers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study endeavors to investigate the factors influencing women's career progression in the context of higher education within Vietnamese society. The societal landscape of Vietnam has been significantly shaped by the enduring influence of Confucianism, originating from China's dominance over the region for several centuries, while simultaneously undergoing rapid societal transformations. The objective of this study is to examine the barriers and enablers that impact women's advancement in higher education in Vietnam, and to establish the interrelationships among these factors through the development of a conceptual diagram. This framework was expected to offer insights into the intricate dynamics between these factors. Moreover, practical tips and strategies are proposed to assist women in navigating their career paths within the academic context. The intended outcomes of this study would not only contribute to the body of knowledge by providing updated insights but also serve as a good resource for women and policymakers involved in promoting gender equality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study aims to assess the factors that influence the choice of cold chain transportation modes for seafood exports from Vietnam to China. We propose a Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) framework using three different modes of transportation as alternatives and seven criteria for competitive evaluation. A Best-Worst Method (BWM) is utilized to evaluate the most and the least important criteria in seafood exports and the most suitable mode of transport of seafood from Vietnam to China, considering a period in which supply chain disruptions, port congestion, and low reliability of the transport network seem to be the new normal. The findings reveal that, among the three modes of transport (air, sea, and land), land transport is prioritized for exporting seafood from Vietnam to China. Furthermore, in terms of transport seafood via road, it is found that 'equipment' and 'facility' are prioritized. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]