Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Economics and Finance in the Digital Business Transformation (INCOSEF 2025)

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Peer-Review Statements

Xuan Vinh Vo, Thi Nha Truc Phan
All the articles in this proceedings volume were presented at INCOSEF2025 on 20th and 21st December 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. These articles have been peer-reviewed by the members of the Program Committee and approved by the Editor-in-Chief, who affirms that this document accurately describes...
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Innovation Culture and Organizational Performance: Testing the Moderating Role of Transformational Leadership in Vietnam’s Real Estate Industry

Hang Nhat Quang, Ngo Minh Hai, Ngo Quang Huan
This study investigates how innovation culture and transformational leadership affect organizational performance in Vietnam’s real estate sector. Building on the resource-based view and dynamic capabilities, an integrated model linking organizational resources, technological capabilities, innovation...
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Determinants of Sales Performance in Retail Enterprises: the Mediating Role of Customer Orientation in the Digital era

Duy Quang Nguyen
Exploration of the persistent gap between digital transformation investments and improved sales performance in retail enterprises, especially in developing markets like Soc Trang, Vietnam, is still insufficiently researched. This research argues that the customer orientation will be the primary intervening...
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Do ESG-committed Firms Talk Less about Digital Transformation? Evidence from Australian Listed Companies

Van Ky Long Nguyen, Thi Tuyet Anh Nguyen, Thi My Hanh Le, An Hai Vo
This study examines the relationship between firms’ environmental, social and governance performance and their disclosure of digital transformation in annual reports. Using a panel of 79 non-financial firms listed on the Australian Securities Exchange from 2014 to 2024, we construct a text-based digital...
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Can Serviced Apartments Become The Next Green Disruptor in Hospitality? An Empirical Study in Nha Trang, Vietnam

Ha Hoang Phan, Linh Hoang Nguyen, Hanh My Thi Pho
As sustainability continues to influence people’s propensity to travel and the competitive landscape of the hospitality industry, serviced apartments are gaining attention as an emerging alternative to traditional hotels — offering a balance of economic efficiency, social engagement, and environmental...
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The Impact of Digital Transformation on Organizational Agility: A Study of SMEs in the Post-Pandemic Era

Anseena Anees Sabeena, Srabani Das, Ali Hassan, Rukshanda Rahman, Md Bayzid Kamal, Mashuk Rahman Utsho, Fahad Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud Sozib
Digital transformation has emerged as a critical driver of organizational agility for SMEs in the post-pandemic era, yet the measurement of agility and its predictors remains underexplored at scale. This study addresses this gap by leveraging a comprehensive, cross-national dataset of 491,636 SME technology...
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Holistic Model of Green Economic Growth for Sustainable Development in Selected OIC Countries: The Moderating Role of Institutional Quality

Muh. Ginanjar, Sukran Sukran, Hamida Hamida, Nur Ariani Aqidah, Nurfadilah Nurfadilah
The global agenda toward sustainable development encourages Islamic countries to balance economic growth with environmental preservation. This study aims to analyze the impact of Islamic finance, renewable energy, technological innovation, and environmental policies on green economic growth in selected...
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AI and Blockchain for Sustainable Business Practices: Enhancing Ethical Sourcing and Transparency

A. F. M. Rafid Hassan Akand, Ali Hassan, Mahafuj Hassan, Arif Ahmed Sizan, Arif Hosen, Arifa Ahmed, Hammed Esa, Md. Shihab Hossain
This study looks at how to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Blockchain technology to make supply chains more open, efficient, and ethical as more people want businesses to be more environmentally friendly. The study reveals that AI can help with data management, predictive analytics, and decision-making,...
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Predictive Analytics for Stock Market Trends Using Ensemble Machine Learning Models

A. F. M. Rafid Hassan Akand, Mohammad Shahidullah, Adib Hossain, Md Azharul Islam, Ali Hassan, Arafat Islam, Jannatul Ferdousmou, Md Abdur Rob, Rakibul Hasan
We test whether ensemble machine-learning models can pro-duce economically meaningful forecasts for daily S&P 500 returns over January 2000–May 2024 (6,266 trading days; CRSP). Eight technical predictors are engineered to capture momentum and volatility structure. A Random Forest (200 trees) and...
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Optimizing Irrigation with AI: A Sensor-Driven Machine Learning Framework for Sustainable Agriculture

Arafat Islam, Abdul Quddus Mozumder, Anseena Anees Sabeena, Anupom Debnath, Syeda Kamari Noor, Barna Biswas, Mohammad Shahidullah, Farhana Akter
An efficient use of water is crucial in farming sustainability, in areas that have limited water. Fixed schedules or manual judgment, which is the basis of the traditional irrigation systems, usually lead to an over-or under-irrigation that influences the yields and waste resources. This paper suggests...
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Cross-Modal Approach to Clustering Multimodal Influencer Posts Using Healnet, Hdbscan and Topic Modelling

Hailey Maree Jaranilla, Ian Joseph Sobrecaray, Christian Maderazo
Social media influencers play a huge role when it comes to a business’ marketing and PR strategy. However, with the large variety and volume of influencers and posts, it can be difficult for businesses to identify content themes and audience interest in social media posts, making it difficult for them...
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Exploring Digital Simulation-Based Tasks in Content-Based Instruction for Nutrition Students

Kartini Kartini, Sri Hariyati Mustari, Nurfaidah Nurfaidah, Guruh Amir Putra
This study explores the use of digital simulation-based tasks within a Content-Based Instruction (CBI) framework for teaching English to nutrition students at a public university in Indonesia. Employing a qualitative case study design, the study involved first-year undergraduate nutrition students enrolled...
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Transforming Accounting Information Systems through Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics: Insights from a Decade of Research

Thang Le Dinh, Manh-Chien Vu, Giang T. C. Tran
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and business analytics (BA) into Accounting Information Systems (AIS) marks a shift from passive data processing to intelligent decision support. This study conducts a systematic literature review of 57 peer-reviewed articles published between 2016 and...
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Harnessing Evolutionary Machine Learning for Net-Zero Construction: A Strategic Path to Sustainable Performance

Scott McDonald, Thi Ngan Pham, Huy Nguyen Huynh Gia, Dinh Hoang Quan, Khong Kim Anh
This study explores how Evolutionary Machine Learning (EML), an adaptive optimization approach within artificial intelligence, can drive the transition toward net-zero construction and sustainable business performance. Drawing on Ecological Modernization Theory, Adaptive Structuration Theory, and the...
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The Next Frontier of Service: A Data-Driven Synthesis for Human-Centered Digital Transformation in AI-Enabled Hospitality

Duy Yen Linh Nguyen, Duy Dang Pham Thien, Phuc Huynh Nguyen Hoang, Thi-Linh Ho
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into hospitality and tourism has accelerated digital transformation, reshaping how organizations innovate, deliver services, and co-create experiences. Despite growing scholarly attention, research on AI’s role in hospitality service encounters remains...
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Integrating Machine Learning and Fairness Economics for Dynamic Coffee Pricing in Vietnam

Thi Yen Nhi Nguyen
Vietnam is the world’s second-largest coffee producer, yet smallholder farmers in the Central Highlands remain highly exposed to price volatility and information asymmetries in domestic farm-gate markets. This paper proposes an integrated framework that links time-series forecasting with fairnessoriented...
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AI-Enhanced Time Management and Employee Performance: Proposing an Integrated Research Framework

Tri Minh Nguyen, Anh Thi Nguyen, Hang Thuy Nguyen, Ngan Bao The Vo, Dung Thi Truong
This study proposes a comprehensive conceptual framework examining the relationships among Ability-Motivation-Opportunity (AMO) factors, AI-enabled time management mechanisms, and employee performance in AI-augmented workplaces. Despite extensive literature on traditional time management and AI adoption,...
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AI-Driven Predictive Analytics for Crop Rotation and Soil Health Management

Anseena Anees Sabeena, Md Azharul Islam, Rukshanda Rahman, Sadia Sharmin, Anupom Debnath, Durga Shahi, Arif Ahmed Sizan, Arifa Ahmed
Agricultural sustainability faces mounting challenges from climate change, soil degradation, and the growing demand for food production. Crop rotation has long been recognized as an effective practice for enhancing soil fertility, mitigating pest infestations, and boosting yields. However, traditional...
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From Optimization to Autonomy: How AI Transforms Trading Strategies and Financial Market Dynamics

Binh Minh Tran, Phan Nguyet Anh Do, Hoang Anh Nguyen
Algorithmic trading has transformed financial markets by automating execution and optimising portfolio management, but the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has extended this transformation by enabling autonomous strategy generation, dynamic stress testing, and personalised wealth management....
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AI Companionship and Consumer Sustainability: How Virtual Relationships Reduce Overconsumption and Promote Digital Well-being

Ngoc Ngan Ha Tran, Thi Anh Thu Bui, Thi Man Le
In a world increasingly defined by overconsumption and digital immersion, artificial intelligence companions, such as Replika and ChatGPT’s friend mode, are transforming how individuals forge connections, make purchasing decisions, and embrace sustainable practices. This study investigates the potential...
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Information-Driven Adoption of Construction 4.0 Technologies for Sustainable Enterprise Performance in Developing Economies

Trang Tran Thi Van, Major George, Huy Truong Quang, Hung V. Pham, Tran Nguyen Huynh Bao, Tan Nguyen Huu, An Duong Thi Binh
This study examines the post-adoption effects of Construction 4.0 (C4.0) technologies on the sustainable performance of Vietnamese construction firms. Drawing on the Diffusion of Innovation and Socio-technical Systems theories, survey data from 215 firms in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta were analyzed using...
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Achieving Sustainable Performance in the Construction Project: Leveraging Construction 4.0 and Innovation Diffusion Attributes

Teck Lee Yap, Nichapa Phraknoi, An Duong Thi Binh, Long Nguyen Phi Duong, Hien Nguyen Tran Thuy
This study examines the impact of Construction 4.0 (C4.0) technologies on the sustainable performance of construction firms in Vietnam, with a particular focus on the post-adoption phase. Rapid urbanisation in developing economies has intensified sustainability challenges within the construction sector,...
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Gamification in Human Resource Management: A Review of Applications, Motivations, and Impacts through the Lens of Marketing and Consumer Behavior

Hong Phuong Nhat Le
This paper explores gamification in HRM through a marketing and consumer behavior lens, positioning employees as internal consumers. It integrates motivational theories with consumer behavior principles to explain how gamification supports recruitment, learning, engagement, and retention. While gamification...
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Comparative Legal Frameworks for Personal Data Protection in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Case Study of Vietnam and the European Union

Anh Vu Le, Ngoc Kim Anh Nguyen, Phuong Cao, Melanie Bui
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) exposes structural deficiencies in global data protection frameworks, creating urgent needs for regulatory evolution. This paper examines the regulatory divergence between the European Union’s integrated AI governance system and Vietnam’s evolving...
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The Factors’ Impact on the Decision Making of the International Internship Program: A Vietnamese Intern’s Case Study

Nguyen Tran Dieu Hieu, Nguyen Ton Quyen, Nguyen Phuoc Lan, Nguyen Duc Dung, Nguyen Huy Hoang, Phan Ly Nguyen Trinh
This study investigates the psychological and contextual factors shaping Vietnamese university students’ intention to participate in international internship programs. The study is based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) framework, incorporating antecedents of financial burden, policy support,...
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The Impact of Social Capital on the Intentions and Decisions to Start a Business of Economics Students in Ho Chi Minh City

Tran Xuan Hoang Hai, Dang Tran Kha
This research investigates the complex relationship between social capital and the entrepreneurial intentions of economics students in Ho Chi Minh City, a context increasingly defined by the pervasive influence of digital transformation. As digital shifts fundamentally alter how social networks are formed,...
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Research on the Relationship among of Trust, Information Technology, Collaborative Advantage and Supply Chain Collaboration and Firm Performance: In Case of Vietnam Garment Industry

Bui Nhat Le Uyen, Huynh Chi Gioi, Phung Thien Khanh
Human is witnessing economic fluctuations, geopolitical tensions and trade wars. This makes the disruption of the global supply chain more prolonged and severe. Therefore, businesses need to find new solutions for their supply chain, more safe and sustainable. Strengthening collaboration is one of the...
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From Compliance to Competitiveness: The Role of Critical Factors in Smart Food Safety Management Implementation

An Duong Thi Binh, Hiep Pham, Hung Nguyen, Dang Nguyen Nhat Bao, Huy Truong Quang
This study examines the critical success factors influencing the implementation of smart food safety management systems (SFSMS) and their effects on firm economic performance. Grounded in the Resource-Based View and Stakeholder Theory, it analyzes how internal and external factors shape SFSMS adoption...
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AI-Based Sustainable Supply Chain Management: Enhancing Transparency and Reducing Carbon Footprint

Kamana Parvej Mishu, Mohammad Tahmid Ahmed, Rahima Binta Bellal, Md. Abubakkar, Maisha Hossain Ahona, Ahmed Hassaan, Zeeshan Akbar, Efat Ara Haque
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) poses a distinct challenge for large companies, especially concerning Goal 13 on climate change mitigation. One of the key challenges in meeting this goal is addressing Scope 3 emissions, which make up more than 90% of corporate emissions. However, dealing...
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Leveraging Industry 4.0 in Supply Chain Quality Management for Sustainable Performance

Kevin Nguyen, An Duong Thi Bình, Dung Truong Quang, Irfan Ulhaq, Nhi Tran Ngoc Lan, Lan Anh Pham, Huy Truong Quang
This study investigates the role of Supply Chain Quality Management 4.0 (SCQM4.0), the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies with supply chain and quality management practices to enhance economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Focusing on Vietnam’s garment industry, the research provides...
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Digital Risk Capabilities and Sustainability Pressure in Garment Supply Chains: Evidence from Vietnam

Minh Nhat Nguyen, Qui Ngoc Nguyen, Thuy Ai Minh Tran, Quynh Nguyen Huong Le
Export-oriented garment supply chains in emerging economies face intensifying sustainability-related supply chain risks (SSCRs) spanning economic shocks, social and labour compliance pressure, and environmental scrutiny. Global buyers and regulators simultaneously demand reliability, transparency, and...
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Application of the O2O Model to Strengthen Agricultural Supply Chain Linkages in Cooperatives in An Giang Province

Nguyen Van Thanh, Mai Thi Ngoc Phuong
This study evaluates the current status of supply chain linkage in agricultural cooperatives in An Giang province and analyzes the potential application of the Online-to-Offline business model to enhance the effectiveness of supply chain linkages. Based on surveys and data collection from cooperatives,...
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From Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0: An Integative Review of Human-Centricity, Digital Transformation, Sustainability, and Risk in Supply Chains

Anh Tran, Hiep Pham, Huynh Kia Yong, Thanh Thao Vo, Linh Thi Hai Tran, Huy Truong
This review aims to explore latent themes in existing publications related to human-centricity, digital transformation, sustainability, and risk management within the logistics and supply chain industry. The analysis is based on a dataset of 133 full-text articles sourced from two well-known scholarly...
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Digital Economy Advancement and Its Contribution to Green Growth in Asian Countries: Empirical Evidence From a Panel Data Approach

Lam Bao Anh
This study investigates the influence of the digital economy on green growth across 39 Asian countries during the period 2010 to 2022. By employing panel data techniques and estimating Ordinary Least Squares, Fixed Effects, and Random Effects models, the analysis identifies the Random Effects specification...
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Trusting Innovation: How Sharia, Transparency, and Security Drive Islamic Fintech Adoption

Nurfadilah Nurfadilah, Nur Ariani Aqidah, Hamida Hamida, Muh Ginanjar, Sukran Sukran
This study examines the determinants of Islamic fintech adoption intention in Indonesia by incorporating three main antecedents: sharia compliance, transparency, and security as well as the mediating roles of trust and perceived value. Using a survey method, data from 214 respondents were analyzed through SEM-PLS....
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A Conceptual Framework for Understanding Tourist Sustainability Perceptions in Rural Tourism Destinations

Son Hong Vo, Le Nguyen Ngoc Thanh
Rural tourism destinations face the critical challenge of balancing economic development, environmental preservation, and cultural authenticity. While substantial research has examined sustainable tourism practices, limited attention has been devoted to understanding how tourists perceive sustainability...
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Towards an Equitable International Economic Order: Bridging the North-South Divide in A Multipolar World

Long Yang, Ploypailin Kijkasiwat
The long-standing economic disparities between the Global North and South testify to the inadequacy and inequity of our present global economic governance (GEG) system. Since the 1940s, the United States and major economies of the North had dominated the international economic order. These powerful northern...
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The Journey to Sustainable Green in Vietnam by 2050

Huy Mach Tran, Nhien Vo Thanh
Doi Moi reforms have balanced rapid economic growth with an “energy paradox” of increasing emissions and energy scarcity. This research evaluates the Power Development Plan 8 (PDP8) framework's ability to achieve Net Zero by 2050 while sustaining a 7% GDP growth rate. Employing a quantitative design...
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The Impact Of FOMO and Social Exclusion on Online Repurchase Behavior: The Moderating Role of Social Commerce Engagement

Nguyen Duy Phuong, Le Vinh Luc, Pham Chau Thanh
The rapid growth of social commerce platforms such as Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop has transformed consumer decision-making, yet the psychological mechanisms driving sustainable repurchase remain underexplored. Previous studies show that the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) encourages impulsive purchases...
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Sustainable Export Models for Overcoming the Middle-Income Trap: Insights from Asia

Lam Bao Anh
This study explores the role of export strategies in overcoming the middle-income trap, focusing on the experiences of Asian economies that have successfully transitioned to high-income status. Using a comparative analysis of seven countries - Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, China, Indonesia,...
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Integrating Internal and External Marketing for Sustainable Brand Culture: A Human-Centered Perspective in Industry 5.0

Nguyen Thu Huyen, Nguyen Phu Dai
In the era of booming sustainable digital transformation, organizations’ approach must bridge the gap between internal and external marketing to drive sustainable brand development. This study adopts a human-centered perspective to analyze how internal marketing (IM) practices enhance employee engagement...
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Digital Leadership and Sustainable Human Resource Management Practices: Evidence from Emerging Asian Enterprises

Thu Hong Võ, Thiên Thông Minh Hồ, Hiếu Trung Nguyễn Vũ
Purpose: This paper investigates how digital leadership (DL) enables sustainable human resource management (SHRM) and, in turn, improves organizational performance (OP) in emerging Asian enterprises. It aims to provide mixed-method, cross-country evidence on the DL–SHRM–OP pathway. ...