Call for Papers: 2026 Vietnam Symposium on Global Economy (VSGE2026)
You are cordially invited to submit your research papers (English only, in PDF format) for presentation consideration at the 7th Vietnam Symposium on Global Economy (VSGE 2026), to be held on 27–28 July 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The conference will take place in person, offering a richer, more dynamic experience with enhanced opportunities for interaction, discussion, and networking.
Jointly co-organized by AVSE Global and Ho Chi Minh University of Banking (HUB), the conference aims to provide a platform for academics, practitioners, researchers and policymakers from various fields to exchange knowledge and evolutions of disciplines related to international trade policy, the impacts of globalization, the experience of countries at different levels of development and the interaction of different countries, different institutions in the global context. Participants will also have an excellent opportunity to present new research, exchange information, and discuss current issues of international economics, business, and finance.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Olivier Scaillet, University of Geneva & Swiss Finance Institute, Switzerland
Ambrus Kecskés, Schulich School of Business, York University, Canada
INVITED SPEAKER
Long Tran-Thanh, University of Warwick, United Kingdom
Toan Phan, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, USA
ADVISORS
Duc Khuong Nguyen, EMLV Business School, France; Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge, UK; & President, AVSE Global
Duc Trung Nguyen, Rector of Ho Chi Minh City University of Banking, Vietnam
CO-CHAIRS
Nazim Hussain, University of Groningen, The Netherlands
Tuan Anh Luong, De Montfort University, UK
Xuan Nguyen, Deakin University, Australia
Trinh Pham, Ho Chi Minh City University of Banking, Vietnam
TOPICS
Submissions are particularly encouraged (but not limited to) in the following interdisciplinary areas:
Geopolitical, macroeconomic policy, and development: Transmission of global shocks to national economies; inflation and monetary policy; exchange‑rate regimes and capital‑flow management; fiscal space, debt sustainability, and long‑term development.
Trade, foreign direct investment, and global value chain: Trade conflicts and tariff wars; geoeconomic fragmentation; supply‑chain restructuring and resilience; regional trade agreements and global value chains.
Climate change, green transition, and public finance: Climate adaptation and mitigation policies; climate‑related public finance and budgeting; climate finance and loss‑and‑damage mechanisms; carbon pricing, carbon border adjustments and green industrial strategies.
Finance, stability, and sustainable investment: Banking and financial stability; cross‑border capital flows and systemic risk; sovereign risk and debt restructuring; ESG investing, sustainable finance taxonomies, and impact‑measurement frameworks.
Digitalization, labor markets, and social protection: Digital transformation, platforms and digital trade; data governance and regulation; skills gaps, automation and the future of work; social protection and inclusive growth.
Urbanization, regional development and resilience: Smart‑city initiatives and urban governance; housing, transport and land‑use policies; regional disparities and place‑based development strategies; local resilience to climate, health and economic shocks.
AI, growth, economic impacts, and government policies: Economic effects of AI adoption; productivity and labor‑market implications; innovation and competitiveness; and policy frameworks to guide safe, inclusive AI‑driven growth.
Global governance, institutions, and international cooperation: Reform of global economic governance; development cooperation and SDG financing; tax cooperation and global public goods; regulation of multinational corporations.
BEST PAPER AWARDS
All papers accepted for presentation at the conference will be eligible for consideration in one of the following award categories:
VSGE Best Paper Award (US$500)
Early-Career Researcher Best Paper Award (US$500)
Ph.D. Student Best Paper Award (US$500)
PAPER SUBMISSION
Authors are invited to submit their papers in English only, as PDF files, no later than 31 May 2026, via the conference website: https://vsge2026.sciencesconf.org/submission/submit. Submitted manuscripts will be peer-reviewed. Extended abstracts (1,000–1,500 words, outlining research question, methodology, data, and main results) will also be considered, but preference is given to full papers for the final program. No submission fee is required. General inquiries regarding the call for papers should be directed to any of the conference chairs.
PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES
Selected high‑quality papers may be invited for submission to special or regular issues of associated journals, subject to the journals’ standard peer‑review processes. Details on publication opportunities will be announced in due course.
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission deadline: 15 May 2026
Notification of review results: 31 May 2026
Registration deadline: 21 June 2026
Conference event: 27-28 July 2026
CONTACT
For further information: https://vsge2026.sciencesconf.org
For queries, please send an email to vsge2026@sciencesconf.org
