In this webinar, Juthathip Jongwanich and Nguyen Dinh Chuc shared their views on the state of SME participation in the digital economies of Thailand and Vietnam. They discussed some of the ongoing challenges facing SMEs in adopting digital technologies and offered policy recommendations for the digital transformation of SMEs in the two countries.
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About the Webinar
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for more than 90% of total enterprises in Southeast Asia. About 70% of total employment in the region is provided by SMEs. In cognizance of the importance of SMEs, governments in the region implemented policies to enhance the participation of SMEs in the digital economy. This webinar will explore the state of SMEs’ participation in the digital economy in two countries, namely, Thailand and Vietnam. It will examine some of the on-going challenges facing SMEs in adopting digital technologies in these two countries. This webinar will also provide policy assessments and recommendations for the digital transformation of SMEs.
About the Speakers
Dr Juthathip Jongwanich is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University in Thailand. She holds a PhD (High Distinction) in Economics from the Australian National University. Her research interests lie in the areas of international economics, international macroeconomics, capital mobility, multinational enterprises, and international production networks.
Dr Nguyen Dinh Chuc is the Chief of Staff of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS). His previous appointments include Director General of the Institute of Regional Sustainable Development, VASS and Deputy Director of Investment Policies Department at the Central Institute for Economics Management (CIEM).
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