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Hanoi, Vietnam – In an effort to foster academic and policy dialogue on gender equality in sustainable development, the Vietnam Women’s Academy, in collaboration with the Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies (JABES), cordially invites submissions for the upcoming International Scientific Conference titled:“Gender Equality and the Role of Women in Sustainable Development in Asia” The conference is scheduled to take place in November 2025 in Hanoi, Vietnam.
A Multidisciplinary Forum on Sustainability and Gender
The conference aims to establish an international academic platform where scholars, faculty members, policymakers, and practitioners can exchange ideas, research findings, and policy recommendations concerning the three pillars of sustainable development—economic, social, and environmental—with a specific focus on the role of women and gender equality amid the transformations taking place in Asia.
Priority Themes
While open to a broad range of topics, the conference particularly encourages submissions in the following areas:
1. 1. Sustainable Economic Development
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Women’s roles in the digital, green, and circular economies
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Digital transformation and innovation in women-led enterprises
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Women entrepreneurship, digital and green finance
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Women in business management, green consumption, and private sector development
2. Sustainable Social Development
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Women in poverty alleviation, human development, and political participation
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Equality in income and education, especially in STEM fields
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Physical and mental health care for women
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Women in labor migration and the preservation of cultural values
3. Sustainable Environmental Development
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Climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction
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Ensuring environmental quality and managing natural resources
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Women’s community responsibility in waste management and biodiversity conservation
Opportunities for International Publication
High-quality papers will be selected for publication in:
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The International Conference Proceedings, published by a domestic or international academic publisher (tentatively Springer or Atlantis)
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JABES – Vietnamese version (open access) and JABES English version (Scopus Q1), with a rigorous peer-review process
English-language submissions that meet academic standards—particularly those co-authored with international scholars—will be prioritized for JABES (English).
Important Dates and Submission Guidelines
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Deadline for Abstract Submission (in Vietnamese & English): July 21, 2025
(Maximum 250 words; include 4 required elements: Purpose, Methodology, Key Findings, Originality; up to 6 keywords) -
Full Paper Submission Deadline
By 5:00 PM (GMT+7), September 20, 2025
Maximum length: 6,000 words
Format: Microsoft Word document
Font: Times New Roman, size 12
Citation style: APA 7th edition
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Language: English or Vietnamese (English is strongly encouraged)
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Participation Fees
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Vietnamese-language paper: 1,000,000 VND per paper (≈ 40 USD)
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English-language paper: 2,000,000 VND per paper (≈ 60 USD)
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Fee waivers are available for: High-quality submissions selected for JABES, Authors affiliated with the Vietnam Women’s Academy
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Academic Integrity and Research Ethics
Authors must:
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Avoid simultaneous submissions and respect intellectual property rights
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Disclose any potential conflicts of interest
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Refrain from listing AI tools as authors
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Maintain confidentiality during the editorial process
Ensure transparency by providing access to data, source code, and methodology, and comply with personal data protection regulations
The peer review committee consists of scholars from: the University of Auckland (New Zealand), the University of Macerata (Italy), Michigan State University (USA), the Australian National University, the University of Central Florida (USA), Parahyangan Catholic University (Indonesia), the Asian Institute of Technology (Thailand), as well as leading universities and research institutes in Vietnam.
Contact & Submission
Email: qlkh@hvpnvn.edu.vn Ms. Hoang Ngoc Minh Thuy, M.A +8432655766
📞 Ms. Nguyen Phuong Chi, Ph.D. Candidate +84977347986
👉 Abstract Registration Link:
This conference presents a vital opportunity to advance academic inquiry, build regional networks across Asia–Pacific, and contribute concrete perspectives on gender equality and sustainable development.
Researchers, experts, and practitioners are encouraged to register and submit early.
