Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies , Open Access

Corporate social responsibility initiatives of banks and customers’ selection of banks in Hong Kong

Huong Ha, Man Chung Wong, Hui Shan Loh

This study examines whether corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives positively impact customers’ selection of retail banks in Hong Kong (HK) and identifies which CSR…

The role of debt maturity in stock price crash risk: a comparison of developing and developed Asian economies

Muhammad Jawad Haider, Maqsood Ahmad, Qiang Wu

This study examines the impact of debt maturity structure on stock price crash risk (SPCR) in Asian economies and the moderating effect of firm age on this relationship.

Toward green production practices: empirical evidence from Thai manufacturers' technical efficiency

Yot Amornkitvikai, Martin O'Brien, Ruttiya Bhula-or

The development of green manufacturing has become essential to achieve sustainable development and modernize the nation’s manufacturing and production capacity without increasing…

Climate consciousness: assessing climate change awareness in Gurugram, India

Rimple Manchanda

The objective of this study is to explore the level of understanding and actions taken by the people of Gurugram (erstwhile Gurgaon) to mitigate the impact of climate change…

Does green finance affect renewable energy development in Singapore?

Yogeeswari Subramaniam, Nanthakumar Loganathan

Given the importance of green finance in a discussion of energy efficiency and clean energy, it is critical to evaluate its implications for the growth of renewable energy. This…

SMEs’ innovation and government support during the COVID-19 pandemic

Hang Thu Nguyen, Tra Thi Dan Vu, Hiep Manh Nguyen, Dung Bui Phuong Nguyen

There is a need for research examining how governments and firms responded to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. This study investigates the interdependence between…

Construction of a sustainability reporting score index integrating sustainable development goals (SDGs). The case of Sri Lankan listed firms

R.N.K. Soysa, Asankha Pallegedara, A.S. Kumara, D.M. Jayasena, M.K.S.M. Samaranayake

Although publicly listed firms in Sri Lanka have been increasingly adapting sustainability reporting into their annual reporting practices, a limited number of firms prepare…

Trade uncertainty and investments in an emerging country: a Fourier VAR approach

Mert Akyuz, Muhammed Sehid Gorus, Cihan Gunes

This investigation aims to determine the effect of trade uncertainty on domestic investment (DI) and foreign direct investment (FDI) for the Turkish economy from the first quarter…

The influence of financial market development on de jure central bank independence in the Asia–Pacific

Law Chee-Hong

This study investigates the impact of financial development, measured by the ratio of broad money to gross domestic products, on de jure central bank (CB) independence (CBI) in 17…

Monetary stance and favorableness of the monetary policy in the media: the case of Vietnam

Thang Ngoc Doan, Dong Phu Do, Dat Van Luong

This paper analyzes the effects of the monetary stance on the media's favorable (or otherwise) attitude to the State Bank of Vietnam's (SBV) monetary policy using monthly data…

Consumption inequality between farm and non-farm households in rural Vietnam

Thong Le Pham, Nghiem Tan Le, Nhi Nhat Phuong Ho, Thanh Cong Le

This study aims to analyse the consumption inequality between farm and non-farm households in rural Vietnam, using the data from the 2016 Vietnam household living standards survey.