Corporate social responsibility in Vietnam: Systematic review of research and future directions
ISSN: 1746-5680
Article publication date: 26 August 2021
Issue publication date: 27 January 2022
Abstract
Purpose
Whilst research on corporate social responsibility (CSR) is reaching new territories, the extent to which such literature manifests itself in developing countries is yet to be fully understood. To that end, this study aims to investigate the understanding, evolution and practice of CSR in Vietnam.
Design/methodology/approach
A systematic review of the current literature in the recent past (2000–2020) has been embraced in this research. By analysing a total of 143 articles, the authors demonstrate that there has been visible growth in published articles related to CSR in Vietnam over the past 21 years.
Findings
The authors demonstrate that CSR research in Vietnam has significantly grown in the recent past. The results highlight the in-depth distribution of publications by year, journal, industry, nature and focus of CSR research in the country.
Originality/value
This study is not only the first to provide an enhanced overview of the current state of CSR knowledge in the country but also sets out directions within the CSR research agenda related to Vietnam and potentially other emerging and developing countries.
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Acknowledgements
All the authors contributed equally. The authors would like to thank the editor in chief, Dr Debbie Haski-Leventhal, for her patience throughout the development of this manuscript. The authors are particularly indebted to the two annonymous reviewers who provided valuable suggestions and comments.
Citation
Minh, N., Khan, M. and Bensemann, J. (2022), "Corporate social responsibility in Vietnam: Systematic review of research and future directions", Society and Business Review, Vol. 17 No. 1, pp. 92-119. https://doi.org/10.1108/SBR-09-2020-0114
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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