Corporate Governance Structures and Performance of Firms in Asian Markets: a Comparative Analysis Between Singapore and Vietnam

A cross-country comparative analysis of corporate governance structures and financial performance of publicly listed companies in Singapore and Vietnam, covering a four-year period from 2008 to 2011, is undertaken in this study. More specifically, the similarities and differences in the corporate governance structures and financial performance of the companies are compared and interpreted in the institutional context of each market. On an average basis, we find that the size, composition and diversity of the boards in these two markets are statistically significantly different. In contrast, there is no statistical evidence to reject the similarities in ownership structure, board leadership structure, and financial performance between the firms of the two markets. In addition, our comparative analysis on the corporate governance structures–financial performance nexus also reveals that the performance effects of corporate governance structures vary significantly between the two markets, thus supporting the view that the performance effects of corporate governance structures are country-specific. Our findings suggest that country-level characteristics should be captured when modelling the corporate governance–firm performance relationship in cross-country comparative corporate governance research

光半導体導波路材料が備える非線形複素屈折率変調特性のサブピコ秒時間分解評価・相互比較研究

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Sustainable development strategies in energy efficiency in Vietnam

This comprehensive study provides a breakdown of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by sector along with current energy efficiency measures in Vietnam. The main GHG sources (2010) were Energy and Agriculture, accounting for 58% and 36% of total GHG emissions respectively. Projected 2020 to 2030 GHG emissions show that GHG emissions in the Energy sector will increase rapidly. The paper provides a table of National Targets in GHG Emissions Reductions and Energy Efficiency, as well as a table which describes in detail the regulatory frameworks in force, their status and implementation year. A final table provides a summary of “Barriers to Energy Efficiency Implementation.