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1. PHAM XUAN HOANG (2024), The impact of forest degradation on the piritual life of indigenous ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, 400 pages. 2. VU THI THU HA & HOANG VAN CHUNG (Co-editors, 2024), Brahmanism in the Cham Community in Vietnam, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, 294 pages.
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1. Seminar on enhancing capacity for the “Conservation of at-risk glass plate negative collections in Asia”
Environmental Protection Policies from Hanoi’s Practical Context
NGUYEN VAN DIEM. Environmental protection policies from Hanoi’s practical context Major: Public Policy Code: 9.34.04.02 Excluding the Introduction, Conclusion, and References, the dissertation is organized into four chapters: 1- Literature review. 2- Theoretical framework of environmental protection policies. 3- Current status of environmental protection policies in Hanoi City. 4- Solutions for improving environmental protection policies from Hanoi’s practical context. The dissertation was successfully defended before the Doctoral Dissertation Evaluation Committee at the Graduate Academy of Social Sciences in 2024. (Introduced by TV.)
The Impact of Social Relations on the Livelihoods of the Hmong and KhmuEthnic Groups in the Border Area of Ky Son District, Nghe An Province
Out of five ethnic groups residing in the border area of Ky Son district, Nghe An province, the Hmong and Khmu account for a larger proportion of the total population than the rest. They also have relationship with people of the same or different ethnic groups in other countries with and without a border with Vietnam. In particular, unique features in terms of their marriage, family and lineage relationships, as well as ethnic relationships, which are increasingly strengthened, expressed through means of earning a living, social activities, cultural exchanges, etc., have been bringing significant income to local households, transforming the economic structure, and contributing to the preservation of ethnic cultures. (Received: 30 June 2025; published: 01 December 2025)
Russia and China’s Approaches in the BRICS and Vietnam’s Possibility of Participation
BRICS (the group of emerging economies) includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It was established in 2010 and has been playing an increasingly important role in the global economic and political process. Russia and China are not only the founders but also leading countries who have launched many initiatives to promote intra-bloc cooperation. Built upon combining mutual strengths, Russia and China’s strategic cooperation in organizations, including the BRICS, has the potential to shape changes in international relations on both a global and regional scale. The article focuses on studying Russia and China’s approaches within the BRICS framework and Vietnam’s possibility of participating in this organization. (Received: 14 February, 2025; published: 01 December 2025)
The U.S. Perspective on Mekong Sub-regional Cooperation and Policy Implications for Vietnam
The Mekong sub-region, not only rich in resources and dynamically developing but also of great geostrategic importance, has attracted the attention of major powers such as China, Japan, South Korea, and the United States. In particular, it has emerged as a critical area of influence in the context of the intensifying US-China competition. Numerous cooperation initiatives have been launched between major countries and the Mekong sub-region as well as among its members. While the U.S. was initially slow to establish cooperative ties with countries in the Mekong sub-region, recent years have seen a marked shift, with certain achievements in development, security, and environment. Given this context, the possibility of cooperation between the Mekong sub-region and the U.S. shall bring several new opportunities that Vietnam needs to carefully consider and leverage. (Received: 10 March 2025; published: 01 December 2025)
Building a Community-based Tourism Value Chain of the Hmong Ethnic Group in Muong Long, Nghe An from Indigenous Knowledge
Community-based tourism (CBT) linked with indigenous knowledge represents a promising direction for ethnic minority and mountainous regions. Muong Long, a highland border commune in Nghe An province, is home to a concentrated community of Hmong people who possess a rich body of indigenous knowledge in agriculture, cuisine, folk songs and dances, traditional crafts, folk games, and rituals. However, CBT activities in the area remain largely spontaneous, small-scale, and have yet to develop into a complete value chain. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the community-based tourism value chain in Muong Long commune on the basis of utilizing and promoting the Hmong people’s indigenous knowledge, thereby proposing solutions for developing a sustainable community-based tourism chain. (Received: 14 February, 2025; published: 01 December 2025)
Perspectives and Solutions for Developing the Private Economic Sector in the New Era
Since the 12th Central Executive Committee issued Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW on developing the private economy into an important driving force of the socialist-oriented market economy (in 2017), the private sector has increasingly contributed to the growth and development of the Vietnamese economy in terms of GDP growth, social investment, and job creation. However, barriers from policy mechanisms and internal weaknesses have hindered the development of the private sector. The article outlines the roles and contributions of the private economic sector, the barriers, shortcomings and limitations that have hindered its development in recent times, thereby proposing key viewpoints and solutions to foster the private sector, implement the Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW dated May 4, 2025 of the Politburo on private economic development, so that it can be truly promoted as the most important driving force for national economic growth and development in the new era. (Received: 29 April 2025; published: 01 December 2025)
Theory of New Quality Productive Forces in China: Introducing the Views of Some Current Chinese Scholars
The theory of “new quality productive forces” (新质生产力)1 proposed by General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Xi Jinping has become a central pillar in China’s current development thinking. The article outlines some views of Chinese scholars on this theory, from the Marxist theoretical basis to new contributions and adjustments, as well as its relationship with national governance and digital transformation, which are considered prominent and of reference value for Vietnam. (Received: 29 May 2025; published: 01 December 2025)
The “era of national rise” as a new developmental strategy, mentioned and strongly advocated in the spiritual life of Vietnamese society today, is a period of breakthrough development, bold institutional reform of the country, towards the goal of becoming a developed and high-income country “on par with the great powers”. The strategy is determined to start from the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam in 2026, an ideology that is inseparable from the role of General Secretary To Lam. The article reviews the impressive milestones that the General Secretary has presented at domestic and international forums, the core contents, important goals, “foundations for positioning”, policies and strategic solutions to realize it. Scientific issues which require further studies are also mentioned, to clarify the implications of the strategic ideology of “the era of rising” so as to actively contribute to the cause of national construction, development and defense in the coming period. (Received: 03 March 2025; published: 01 December 2025)
1. NGUYEN THI LAN (Chief editor, 2024), The property regime of spouses in modern society, Vietnam Judicial Publishing House, Hanoi, 218 pages. 2. TRAN HONG THU (Chief editor, 2024), Media and national consciousness among several ethnic groups along the Vietnam-China border, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, 296 pages. 3. NGUYEN KHANH VAN (Ed., 2023), U.S. policy toward the Greater Middle East: A perspective from the U.S.-Taliban Peace Agreement, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, 252 pages. 4. TRAN THI MINH THI, NGUYEN HA DONG & LO VIET PHUONG (2024), The role of older adults in Vietnam’s aging society, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, 347 pages. 5. NGUYEN DUY THUY (2024), The private economy of the Central Highlands (2011-2020), Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, 351 pages.
1. Scientific Conference: “Promoting Green, Digital, and Heritage-based Economies in Ha Long City in the Era of the Nation’s Rise” 2. International Conference: The Role of India and Vietnam in South-South Cooperation
The Reconstruction of Truong Ba Temple Festival in Tra Bong District, Quang Ngai Province
PHAN THUY GIANG. The reconstruction of Truong Ba Temple festival in Tra Bong district, Quang Ngai province Major: Cultural Studies Code: 9 31 06 40 The dissertation consists of five chapters. Chapter 1 provides a literature review and theoretical foundations. Chapter 2 analyzes the Thanh Bong unit within the broader administrative system in Quang Ngai and its relation to Xuan Khuong village. Chapter 3 examines Truong Ba festival and relics from a historical perspective. Chapter 4 explores the process of restoring the relics and reconstructing Truong Ba temple Festival after the Đổi mới period. Chapter 5 discusses the reconstruction of Truong Ba temple festival from theoretical and practical perspectives. This dissertation was successfully defended before the Academy-level Doctoral Dissertation Evaluation Committee at the Graduate Academy of Social Sciences in 2024. (Introduced by QT)
Opportunities and Challenges for Older People in the Digital Society
As society advances into the digital age, digital literacy and skills have become essential in expanding individuals’ access to information, knowledge, and social services, while also fostering greater social interaction and engagement. Drawing on a synthesis and analysis of relevant literature, this paper underscores that the rapid development of digital technologies presents significant opportunities for older people to improve their quality of life. Nonetheless, it also poses considerable challenges, as older adults remain among the groups most at risk of exclusion in the digital era. Therefore, formulating policies and programs to strengthen digital capabilities and literacy among the elderly is of great importance, contributing to their inclusion and development within the digital society. (Received: 11 March 2025; published: 15 June 2025)
Land Puppetry in Bao Ha Village: The Essence of Statue Carving
Land puppetry (non-water puppetry) and statue carving are two renowned and long-standing traditional crafts of Bao Ha village, located in Dong Minh commune, Vinh Bao district, Hai Phong city. Bao Ha’s land puppetry stands out for its distinctive artistry, featuring puppets meticulously sculpted in a realistic style that highlights the personality and expression of each character. During performances, artisans control rods hidden inside the puppets’ hands/bodies, making the puppets’ movements appear remarkably natural, lively, and captivating. This paper explores the origins of Bao Ha’s land puppetry and examines factors that define its uniqueness in puppet-making and manipulation techniques, which are deeply rooted in the village’s statue carving craft. (Received: 6 September 2024; published: 15 June 2025)
Building an International Conflict Index: Evaluation Criteria and Applications
The international conflict index, designed to measure the complexity of conflicts among nations and associated factors, helps monitor and assess the level of conflict as well as the potential for intervention and resolution. The crucial correlation amomg component indicators also matters. Understanding these correlations to build an index formula for conflict identification is vital for forecasting the risk of future disputes and figuring out measures for conflict mitigation. (Received: 05 January 2025; published: 15 June 2025)
Le Huu Trac in the Inner Transformation of 18th Century Scholars
Hai Thuong Lan Ong Le Huu Trac is considered a “true hermit” in the Chinese conception of recluses. Studying his transformation from “social involvement” to “reclusion” helps us visualize more clearly the portrait of a typical intellectual in an era with many favorable factors that fostered a growing class of reclusive Confucian scholars. It appears that Le Huu Trac did not experience the inner state of intense and painful conflict like other reclusive Confucian scholars in history. He followed his own path: a recluse who did not seek pleasure in wine and poetry, a man who rejected fame and fortune, yet earned eternal reputation as a healer for the poor and a renowned physician in the history of the nation. Furthermore, he was also a writer and thinker, leaving his own mark on the history of Vietnamese literature and thought in the 18th century. (Received 22 January 2025; published: 15 June 2025)
A Critical Review of the Literature on the Lo Lo Ethnic Group in Vietnam
To date, scholarly research on the Lo Lo ethnic group (known as Lô Lô in Vietnamese) in Vietnam, particularly those residing in Cao Bang province, remains relatively limited. Despite their small population - fewer than 10,000 people - they are recognized as a minority group that has received notable attention from the State. Furthermore, their culture has been profoundly influenced by cultural exchanges and integration with the Kinh people, especially within the context of recent development of community-based tourism in the region. This article provides a comprehensive review of the literature on the Lo Lo people and their community-based tourism activities in Cao Bang province. (Received: 11 March 2025; published: 15 June 2025)
Progressive Values in Contemporary Theories of International Relations
Theories are of great significance partly because of the values they contribute to practice. In theories of international relations, the most prominent values that have become increasingly prevalent in both national and international affairs include peace, respect for national sovereignty, democracy, and human-centered concerns. This article examines these values within several contemporary theories of international relations to clarify this perspective. (Received: 23 February 2025; published: 15 June 2025)
1. HOANG HONG HIEP (Editor-in-Chief, 2023), Developing agricultural cooperatives in the South Central region towards sustainability, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, 352 pp. 2. HOANG VAN CUONG (Editor-in-Chief, 2023), State management of land economy under market mechanism in Vietnam, Truth National Political Publishing House, Hanoi, 326 pp. 3. TRAN THI MINH, NGUYEN THI TO QUYEN (Co-editors, 2023), Improving the ruling capacity of the Communist Party of Vietnam to meet the requirements of the new situation, Truth National Political Publishing House, Hanoi, 331 pp. 4. BUI THI VAN ANH (Editor-in-Chief, 2023), Attitudes of people in the Northern coastal region towards the exploitation of coastal natural resources in aquaculture sector today, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hà Nội, 327pp.
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1. International scientific seminar “Water security in the Mekong region: Looking to the future” 2. Scientific workshop “Orientation to build Hai Phong to become a leading city in Asia and the world”
Changes in Family Structure in the Process of Population Aging in Rural Areas of the Red River Delta
Changes in family structure in the process of population aging in rural areas of the Red River Delta Major: Sociology Code: 9310301 The thesis is presented in 4 chapters. Chapters 1 and 2 present a literature review, theoretical basis, and research methodology. Chapters 3 and 4 analyze the current situation of family structure change in rural areas of the Red River Delta, and clarify some factors affecting this change. The thesis was successfully defended at the Academy-level Thesis Evaluation Council, meeting at the Academy of Social Sciences in 2023. (Introduced by HOAI PHUC)
The Impact of Homeostasis Imbalance towards Holistic Wellness - From a Disciplinary Approach of Science of Consciousness
The article presents some fundamental insights into the essential role of homeostasis in holistic wellness from the progressive achievements of interdisciplinary sciences of consciousness, including Neurophysiology, Epigenetics, Psychoneuroimmunology and Quantum Biology. Instead of relying on unsustainable external support, advanced studies propose the application of alternative medical methods, aiming to activate the enormous metabolic and regenerative potential of the human body - a highly advanced biological system that is inherently structured in a comprehensive and synchronous manner, thereby re-establishing a state of homeostasis, developing sustainable physical, mental and environmental health. In-depth knowledge, correct awareness and belief based on a solid foundation of progressive scientific achievements are the paramount keys to a true and sustainable development of mankind. (Received 25 July 2024; published 15 December 2024 The article is a product of the 2024 Institute Research Project “An Overview of New Research Trends in the World Related to Science of Consciousness” conducted by Dr. Nguyen Duong Do Quyen, Institute of Social Science Information)
Gender Aspects in Observing and Interpreting Drought and Saltwater Intrusion among Agricultural Production Communities in Tra Vinh Province
Studies on natural disasters and climate change show that men and women are aﬀected in diﬀerent ways, and they also have diﬀerent response capabilities based on their knowledge, resources and social position by each culture. Qualitative research results in Kinh and Khmer communities in Tra Vinh province, whose main livelihood is agricultural production, reveal that there are both similar and diﬀerent understandings between men and women about extreme drought and saltwater intrusion in the area. The reason for the diﬀerence is mainly due to gender stereotypes in the division of family labor. (Received 16 January 2024; published 15 December 2024)
The Green Transition of Vietnam’s Maritime Industry: Reality and the Implementation Roadmap for Hai Phong Port toward Green
The 2023 World Maritime Day adopted the theme “Marpol at 50 - Our Commitment Goes On” to highlight the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships. As the world shifts towards developing green industries, Vietnam’s maritime sector also faces the critical task of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing environmental pollution. This article presents the criteria for Green Ports, the Green Transition plan as well as the roadmap for the development of green seaports of Vietnam’s maritime industry, while also analyzes the case of the development of Hai Phong Green Port as a testimony to Vietnam’s maritime sector’s determination and efforts in the Green Transition. (Received 07 August 2024; published 15 December 2024)
China’s experience in managing off-budget state financial funds and policy suggestions
Extra-budgetary funds are a ﬂexible ﬁnancial tool that supplements the national budget and mobilizes social resources for public sector activities. These funds can be used to support investment in areas requiring encouragement, contributing to economic and social development. However, to ensure effectiveness and transparency, the government must tightly manage extra-budgetary funds, ensuring they align with the country’s economic and social development at each stage. China’s experience in managing these funds can be a valuable lesson for Vietnam as it reﬁnes relevant legal policies. (Received 15 July 2024; published 15 December 2024)
Impacts of Capital Resources on the Livelihood of Thai People Resettled by Ban Ve Hydropower Plant in Thanh Son Commune, Thanh Chuong District, Nghe An Province
Thai people has resettled by the construction of Ban Ve Hydropower Plant in Thanh Son commune, Thanh Chuong district, Nghe An province for about 15 years (2009-2024). Most people commented that although their current infrastructure and life are better than in the old residence, compared to the general level of Nghe An province, the lives of resettled people are still at an average level, the rate of poor households remains high, and people’s livelihoods keeps facing many diﬃculties. Many reasons lead to the above situation, i.e., some households have not been given enough land for production, and extreme weather has aﬀected crop productivity and output. The paper uses the sustainable livelihood theory of the UK Department for International Development (DFID) with ﬁve sources of capital (human, natural, ﬁnancial, social, physical) to evaluate the current life and livelihood of resettled Thai people in Thanh Son commune. (Received 7 March 2024; published 15 December 2024 This article is the outcome of the Ministry-level research project titled “Livelihoods of the resettled Thai people after the Ban Ve hydropower project in Nghe An province”, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hai Dang, and conducted under the auspices of the Institute of Social Sciences Information, during the period 2023-2024)
The Goals and Focus of Further Building and Completing the Vietnamese Socialist Rule of Law State in the New Period
The paper explores the goals and focus of further building and completing the Vietnamese socialist rule of law state in the new period as a means to enhance understanding of Resolution No. 27-NQ/TW dated November 9, 2022 of the 13 th Party Central Committee on continuing to build and perfect the Vietnamese socialist rule of law state in the new period. (Received 25 January 2024; published 15 December 2024)
1. TRINH THI THU (Ed, 2023), Developing community-based rural tourism in the North Central region, Social Sciences Publishing House, Ha Noi, 324 pages. 2. DANG THI THUY HA (ed, 2023), Vietnam - China relations after the XIX National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, Social Sciences publishing House, Hanoi, 266 pages. 3. DO HUONG GIANG (Ed, 2023), Contemporary Truc Lam Zen in the social life of the Southern region in modern day, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, 315 pages. 4. BUI THI THU HIEN (Ed, 2023), China’s policy towards the East Sea since the 19 th National Congress, Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi, 252 pages. 5. LE VAN HAO (Ed., 2023), Parental beliefs and expectations in secondary education: a review, Social Sciences Publishing House, Ha Noi, 286 pages. 6. TRINH SINH (Ed., 2023), The Bronze age in the provinces of Dien Bien, Son La, Lai Chau, Social Sciences Publishing House, Ha Noi, 298 pages.
1. Scientiﬁc Workshop: New Issues in Literary Research and Teaching from a Modern Perspective 2. Scientiﬁc Workshop “Vietnam’s Energy Transition: Trends in Shaping the Green Economy”