Vietnam's trade liberalization and accession to the WTO

Thesis(Master) --KDI School:Master of Public Policy,2000The doi moi (renovation policy) that Vietnam adopted in the late 1980s has led to high growth and more openness in the economy. However, for fur ther sustainable development of the country, Vietnam should accelerate the pace of integration into the world economy, and becoming the member of WTO is an important step for Vietnam in this integration process. The purpose of this thesis is aimed at (i) understanding the WTO principles and agreements and based on that to draw implications for Vietnam’s trade liberalization; (ii) finding the answer for the question why the accession process is so time-consuming, what accession procedures are required, especially for a country in transition like Vietnam; and (iii) Reviewing what Vietnam has achieved in trade liberalization process and what are the challenges/problems remained to be solved with a view to become a WTO member; and (iv) Proposing relevant conclusions and recommendations for Vietnam’s further trade liberalization and WTO accession.PART I. INTRODUCTION PART II. OVERVIEW OF THE WTO PART III. TRADE LIBERALIZATION PROCESS IN VIETNAM PART IV. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMEDATIONS REFERENCESmasterpublishedHoa Van Vu

REGIONAL LINKAGE IN TOURISM: THE CASE OF VIETNAM

Abstract. This research is conducted for investigating the current situations of regional linkage in tourism development in the areas of Midlands and Northern Mountains in Vietnam. Data were collected from a survey of 755 people, including officials from State management bodies in charge of tourism, officials and staffs at tourism resorts, tourism firms, tourism scientists and tourists. In addition, we conducted focus group and interviewed tourism agency officials and tourism firms in the Midland and Mountainous provinces of Vietnam. The results show that tourism development in Vietnam in general and the Northwest region in particular is extremely fragmented, not yet forming a regional linkage; regional and national tourism development projects are just formalistic. Some causes are the limited regional integration policy, lack of appropriate regional governance mechanisms and inactive participation of the private sector in regional integration. Based on the findings, we propose a tourism sector linkage model; besides, policyimplications are given for fulfilling the linkage policies in Vietnam in particular, and more broadly for emerging countries in general.Keywords: Midlands and Northern Mountains, tourism linkage, Vietnam

Adaptive sliding mode control for uncertain wheel mobile robot

In this paper a simple adaptive sliding mode controller is proposed for tracking control of the wheel mobile robot (WMR) systems. The WMR are complicated systems with kinematic and dynamic model so the error dynamic model is built to simplify the mathematical model. The sliding mode control then is designed for this error model with the adaptive law to compensate for the mismatched. The proposed control scheme in this work contains only one control loop so it is simple in both implementation and mathematical calculation. Moreover, the requirement of upper bounds of disturbance that is popular in the sliding mode control is cancelled, so it is convenient for real world applications. Finally, the effectiveness of the presented algorithm is verified through mathematical proof and simulations. The comparison with the existing work is also executed to evaluate the correction of the introduced adaptive sliding mode controller. Thoroughly, the settling time, the peak value, the integral square error of the proposed control scheme reduced about 50% in comparison with the compared disturbance observer based sliding mode control

A Review of Challenges and Opportunities in BIM Adoption for Construction Project Management

This research investigates the transformative impact of Building Information Modeling (BIM) on construction project management, highlighting its potential to enhance traditional processes through digital innovation. As the construction industry evolves amidst global economic integration and heightened competition, the demand for quality, efficiency, and sustainability escalates, presenting new challenges for project managers. Traditional management practices, while foundational, lack the dynamism and integrative capabilities offered by BIM technology. BIM emerges as a revolutionary paradigm, facilitating a shared digital environment that promotes precision, efficiency, and improved collaboration across the project lifecycle. By integrating BIM with artificial intelligence (AI), this study explores novel synergies that further refine project management methodologies, addressing complex challenges in the design, execution, and maintenance phases. The research employs a comprehensive review of existing literature, case studies, and practical applications to assess the effectiveness of BIM in various project management contexts. The findings reveal that while BIM significantly enhances project outcomes, its adoption faces technological, organizational, and cultural barriers. This necessitates a comprehensive strategy encompassing innovation, education, and policy reform to unlock its full potential. The study underscores the critical role of BIM in driving the future of construction project management, advocating for a collaborative effort among industry stakeholders to foster a conducive environment for BIM adoption and leverage its benefits for sustainable development in the construction sector

Optimization of Logistics Services in Vietnam Through LOGIVAN Application

Logistics is a type of service that plays an important role in promoting the country's economic growth. In addition, it is also of great significance to the transport sector in Vietnam in dealing with the challenges of traffic congestion in large cities. In Vietnam today, logistics services are growing. However, there is one major limitation that still exists, that is freight costs are still high. This does not meet the best requirements of customers. There are many reasons for this problem, one of the reasons is that trucks only carry one-way cargo, but there are no goods to ship backwards. The paper studies the application of LOGIVAN smart transport model in developing Logistics services in Vietnam today. Research results show that LOGIVAN transport model is the optimal model in solving the problem of empty cars in the transport of goods when they go back to the place of departure. This helps minimize Logistics costs for businesses, increases income for drivers and leads towards sustainable transport development. LOGIVAN develops two platform solutions for goods owners and vehicle owners. Accordingly, the author of the article confirms the quality of this model in developing Logistics services in Vietnam and guide the operation for users via applications on personal mobile devices at the same time. Keywords: Logistics; LOGIVAN; Vietnam. DOI: 10.7176/JESD/10-14-01 Publication date:July 31st 202

A Study on Employment for Rural Laborers in the Process of Industrialization and Modernization of Vietnam

Employment and job creation are global socio-economic issues and concern every country in the world and Vietnam is no exception. Today, the concept of development is comprehensively understood and economic growth is associated with progress, social justice, poverty reduction, on the basis of creating sustainable jobs for workers. At different times, employments for workers also have different characteristics. In the dimension of this study, employment for rural laborers with the case study of Nam Dinh of Vietnam have been investigated, then some recommendations are proposed for creating more jobs for rural people. Keywords: Employment, job creation, rural employment, rural labor. DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/12-21-13 Publication date:July 31st 202

Estimating Disturbance Torque Effects on the Stability and Control Performance of Two-Axis Gimbal Systems

Introduction. Two-axis gimbal systems are applied for stabilizing and controlling the line of sight (LOS) of an optical or imaging system mounted on a moving vehicle. Gimbal systems are intended to isolate various disturbance torques and control the LOS toward the direction of a target. Two-axis gimbals can be of two main types, namely Yaw-Pitch and Swing-Roll type. In this article, we focus on investigating mathematical models of two-axis gimbals, which describe the impact of cross-disturbance torques on their stability and control performance. Simulations were conducted to compare advantages and disadvantages of the two types of two-axis gimbals.Aim. To study mathematical models describing the impact of cross-disturbance torques on the stability and control performance of two-axis gimbals.Materials and methods. Mathematical models of two-axis gimbal systems were synthesized by the Lagrange method. The operation of two-axis gimbal systems was simulated in the Matlab-Simulink environment. Results. Mathematical models and structural diagrams of the synthesized Yaw-Pitch and Swing-Roll gimbals were obtained. The conducted simulations of typical cases revealed different cross-disturbance effects.Conclusion. Motion equations for Swing-Roll and Yaw-Pitch gimbals were derived using similar methodology. The impact of cross-disturbance torques on gimbal systems was evaluated. The obtained results form a basis for selecting an optimal structure of tracking systems meeting the desired characteristics.Introduction. Two-axis gimbal systems are applied for stabilizing and controlling the line of sight (LOS) of an optical or imaging system mounted on a moving vehicle. Gimbal systems are intended to isolate various disturbance torques and control the LOS toward the direction of a target. Two-axis gimbals can be of two main types, namely Yaw-Pitch and Swing-Roll type. In this article, we focus on investigating mathematical models of two-axis gimbals, which describe the impact of cross-disturbance torques on their stability and control performance. Simulations were conducted to compare advantages and disadvantages of the two types of two-axis gimbals.Aim. To study mathematical models describing the impact of cross-disturbance torques on the stability and control performance of two-axis gimbals.Materials and methods. Mathematical models of two-axis gimbal systems were synthesized by the Lagrange method. The operation of two-axis gimbal systems was simulated in the Matlab-Simulink environment. Results. Mathematical models and structural diagrams of the synthesized Yaw-Pitch and Swing-Roll gimbals were obtained. The conducted simulations of typical cases revealed different cross-disturbance effects.Conclusion. Motion equations for Swing-Roll and Yaw-Pitch gimbals were derived using similar methodology. The impact of cross-disturbance torques on gimbal systems was evaluated. The obtained results form a basis for selecting an optimal structure of tracking systems meeting the desired characteristics