The logistics industry has been as a significant contributor to carbon emissions. Within Vietnam’s logistics sector, there is a notable contrast in terms of the quantity of foreign and Vietnamese companies and their respective market shares. This article used a structured survey and descriptive analysis to investigate the low-carbon-emission measures employed by domestic and foreign-invested logistics service providers (LSPs), comparing the results of these two groups, and in-depth interviews were applied for further discussion. The relevant literature was reviewed and expert insights were used to develop a comprehensive questionnaire, resulting in 166 completed responses, of which 159 were suitable for data analysis. The findings reveal variations in the degree to which low-carbon practices are adopted by foreign and domestic firms. In addition to changes in transport modes and the use of energy-saving lighting, the adoption levels of other low-carbon practices show that foreign LSPs exhibit higher engagement compared to their domestic counterparts. This can be attributed to their extensive global operations, greater access to capital resources, and a greater awareness of the importance of green initiatives in developed countries. In conclusion, this study conducts a comparative analysis between foreign-invested and domestic firms, which has not been previously investigated.

The global shift toward a Circular Economy (CE) presents both significant challenges and opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the logistics sector of emerging economies. This study aims to empirically identify and analyze the key drivers and barriers to the adoption of CE practices among logistics SMEs in Vietnam. Drawing on an integrated theoretical framework that combines the Technology—Organization—Environment (TOE) framework, the Resource-Based View (RBV), and Institutional Theory, a questionnaire survey was conducted with a sample of 160 logistics SMEs. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression to test the proposed hypotheses. The findings reveal that external environmental factors exert the strongest influence, with supply chain partner support (β = 0.355) and competitive pressure (β = 0.331) emerging as the most significant predictors. Leadership commitment (β = 0.237) and regulatory pressure (β = 0.164) also have positive and statistically significant effects. Notably, the study found no significant impact from internal factors such as financial capacity or cognitive factors, suggesting that ecosystem pressures may play a dominant role for SMEs. Based on the findings, the paper offers valuable practical implications for both managers and policymakers.

Logistics industry has been found to be among the key sources of carbon emission. In Vietnam logistics industry, there is a considerable difference between the number of foreign and Vietnamese firms as well as the proportion of markets that they are taking. This study is to research the low-carbon emission measures conducted by domestic and foreign invested logistics service providers (LSPs) and compare the results of the two groups. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches are applied. Literatures in relevant fields are reviewed and expert opinions are taken for structuring a questionnaire which was later distributed to 279 LSPs, with 166 returned and 159 being valid for data calculation. The results imply that there are differences in extension of applications of low-carbon practices between foreign and domestic firms. Except for transport mode switch and energy-saving lighting, the other practices witness that adoption levels of foreign LSPs are higher than their counterparts, which is possibly thanks to their global operation, more comfortable capital resources and awareness level of green initiative necessity. In conclusion, a comparison between the application conducted by foreign-invested firms and domestic ones, which has not been investigated before, was made.

This study investigates macro factors influencing aggregate entrepreneurship in least-developed countries (LDCs). Panel data analysis methods were employed on a research sample of 32 LDCs during the period 2006 to 2019 to select the appropriate regression model, ultimately opting for the robust fixed-effects model. The research findings indicate that in LDCs, economic conditions such as GDP per capita and FDI play a decisive and positive role in stimulating aggregate entrepreneurship. However, factors such as GDP growth, international trade, and inflation show no significant impact on entrepreneurship. Social factors such as gross national expenditure, government spending on education, and inflation also do not significantly influence entrepreneurship, suggesting that broader social expenditures may not directly affect entrepreneurial activity in these contexts. Institutional entrepreneurial factors like the time required to start a business were found to have a significant negative impact on aggregate entrepreneurship, whereas the cost of business start-up procedures and the profit tax rate did not show significant effects on aggregate entrepreneurship in LDCs. These findings underscore the importance of practical economic conditions and financial regulation in driving entrepreneurship in LDCs.