ABSTRACT:
This study examines the impact of global economic policy uncertainty on stock market development in Vietnam by providing a comprehensive analysis of current states and policy implications. This study contributes to the existing literature by providing a theoretical overview of world policy uncertainty and its impacts on the stock market, particularly in developing countries such as Vietnam. Furthermore, the study presents an in-depth examination of Vietnam’s stock market performance in response to changes in world economic policy using the most updated data and analytical approaches. Finally, this study provides valuable policy recommendations to enhance market resilience and investor confidence and support sustainable stock market development in Vietnam
KEYWORDS:
economic policy uncertainty, stock market, Vietnam
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