The study aims to assess the impact of organizational culture on employee performance in foreign-invested logistics service enterprises from the sustainability perspective. We developed a theoretical framework on organizational culture and explored the factors shaping organizational culture, from which three research hypotheses are proposed. Based on a research sample of 162 foreign-invested logistics service enterprises, the multiple linear regression results indicate that 5 factors of organizational culture positively impact employee performance, including employees’ beliefs, corporate focus of human life, leadership style and authority division, corporate values, relationship with business environment. Based on these findings, we proposed recommendations for improving employee performance in foreign-invested logistics service enterprises from a sustainability perspective.

This study investigates the effects of public, private, and foreign direct investment (FDI) on provincial economic growth in transitional economies, using panel data from 63 Vietnamese provinces over the period 2010-2022, comprising 819 yearly observations. The findings indicate that public investment and FDI positively influence economic growth, while private investment shows no statistically significant impact. These results highlight the importance of prioritizing infrastructure development through public investment to enhance regional connectivity and reduce disparities. Addressing structural barriers that hinder private investment, such as inconsistent legal frameworks and restricted credit access, requires policy reforms to enhance its effectiveness. The positive role of FDI underscores the need for a stable investment environment to facilitate technology transfer, innovation, and capacity building. These insights provide valuable guidance for optimizing investment strategies in transitional economies.

Knowledge transfer effectiveness is considered one of the most important factors for ensuring the success of any enterprise, especially for multinational enterprises. However, in the case of Japan, the effectiveness of knowledge transfer between Japanese managers and foreign employees is not high. This limited effectiveness is understood as linked to the cultural distance between Japanese managers and foreign employees. The main goal of this study is to explore the impact of organizational culture on knowledge transfer in Japanese enterprises. Quantitative survey research was conducted with 365 respondents, who are Vietnamese labourers working in Japan. Analysis showed that two factors had a positive impact on the effectiveness of knowledge transfer: cultural openness and managers' communication ability. The study draws on these results to make recommend improvements in the knowledge transfer process between Japanese managers and Vietnamese employees. Request access from your librarian to read this article's full text.

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.

The purpose of this research is to explore the factors influencing employee’s work motivation in Vietnamese SMEs. In the era of globalisation, logistics industry plays an indispensable role and offers significant potential development. However, along with the undeniable development opportunities, small and medium-sized logistics enterprises specializing in providing logistics services are also facing various challenges that stem from market fluctuation, international transporter competition, and other competitive transformations in the digital age. Hence, it is an urgent matter for SMEs and logistics enterprises to attract and retain current skilled staff in order to increase organizations’ productivity and competitiveness since success of the organization depends much upon employees effort and contributions. The author collects and analyzes information from books, newspapers, reports, and publications together with other previous scientific research. These collective data act as the theoretical basis for hypothesis development, questionnaire design, and scale measurements. Based on that, the author gathers data from 332 Vietnamese logistics companies by questionnaire surveys; regression analysis is then used for relationship estimations. The article pointed out five main factors, including employees, leadership, rewards, career promotion, and working conditions that create significant influence on employees’ motivation. The author then suggests various strategies for businesses to boost and improve the motivation of workers in Vietnamese logistics SMEs.

This study employs the gravity model to explore the key drivers of Vietnam's agricultural exports to the European Union (EU) from 2015 to 2021. The findings reveal that the EU's demand for agricultural products and favorable exchange rates are pivotal in boosting Vietnam's export performance, while geographic distance and inflation present significant challenges. Additionally, Vietnam's agricultural capacity and land resources emerge as vital contributors to enhancing export growth. The study highlights the complexities of navigating the EU's stringent quality standards and technical requirements, providing a nuanced understanding of the factors shaping Vietnam's agricultural export dynamics. These insights bridge theory and real-world practice, offering a clear perspective on the opportunities and obstacles within this competitive market.