INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS
1. Student's full name: Nguyen Kim Quy 2. Gender: Female
3. Date of birth: December 15, 1992
4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Decision on student admission No. 5915/QD-XHNV dated October 28, 2024, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
6. Changes in the training process:
7. Thesis title: Vietnam-Italy relations in the development of a circular economy (2021-2025)
8. Major:International Relations; Code: 8310601.01
9. Scientific Advisor: Dr. Ta Thi Nguyet Trang, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
10. Summary of the thesis results:
This thesis systematizes and clarifies the theoretical basis of the circular economy in international relations, while applying a combination of two approaches—Institutional Liberalism and International Political Economy—to analyze the Vietnam-Italy relationship in the development of the circular economy during the 2021-2025 period. The research results show cooperation.The circular economy is not merely an economic or technical issue; it is also influenced by cooperative institutions, institutional capacity, market structure, and the position of countries within the global value chain..
From a theoretical perspective, the thesis clarifies that the degree of institutionalization and consistency of the legal framework plays a crucial role in maintaining long-term cooperation, thereby adding a perspective to Institutional Liberalism. Simultaneously, the study points out the existence of asymmetry in resources, technology, and green standards in bilateral relations, thus deepening the approach of International Political Economy in analyzing sustainable development cooperation. The novelty of the thesis lies in itsIntegrating these two theoretical frameworks provides a comprehensive explanation of the dynamics and mechanisms of circular economy cooperation in bilateral relations..
In practical terms, the thesis analyzed the current state of Vietnam-Italy cooperation during the 2021-2025 period and indicated that both sides have made significant progress through cooperation programs, projects, and frameworks, particularly in the areas of water resources, waste management, energy, and sustainable production.
Based on that, the thesis affirms that the circular economy has the potential to become a new pillar in economic relations between the two countries, and at the same timeto provide policy implications for promoting cooperationin the near future.
11. Practical applications:
The research findings of this thesis can be applied in several areas, including:
At the policy-making level, the analysis results on the role of institutions, legal frameworks, and multi-level coordination mechanisms can be used as a reference for improving circular economy development policies in Vietnam.
At the bilateral cooperation level, the policy implications of this thesis can support regulatory agencies and partners in both countries in positioning the circular economy as a priority area of cooperation, thereby developing specific cooperation programs on technology transfer, green finance, and sustainable value chain development.
12. Future research directions:
This thesis suggests several directions for further research:
Expanding the research scope to include the period after 2025 aims to more fully assess the long-term impact of circular economy cooperation between Vietnam and Italy, especially in the context of the continued promotion of global green policies.
Conduct comparative studies between Vietnam-Italy relations and those with other EU partners to clarify the unique characteristics and relative advantages of each cooperation model in circular economy development.
This study delves into the role of the business sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in implementing the circular economy, including access to finance, technology, and markets in the context of international economic integration.
13. Published works related to the thesis:
"Transitioning from policy adaptation to strategic foreign policy tools in Vietnam's circular economy diplomacy"Asia-Pacific Economic Journal,No. 2 (699) January 2026, pp. 15-20
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INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: Nguyen Kim Quy ................... 2. Sex: Female
3. Date of birth: December 15, 1992.......................... 4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Admission decision number: 5915/QD-XHNV Dated October 28, 2024
6. Changes in academic process:
7. Official thesis title: Vietnam-Italy Relations in the Development of the Circular Economy (2021–2025)
8. Major: International Relations................... 9. Code:8310601.01
10. Supervisors: Dr. Ta Thi Nguyet Trang, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
The thesis systematizes and clarifies the theoretical foundations of the circular economy in international relations, while applying a combined analytical framework of Liberal Institutionalism and International Political Economy to examine Vietnam-Italy relations in the development of the circular economy during the period 2021-2025. The findings indicate thatcircular economy cooperation is not merely an economic or technical matter, but is shaped by institutional arrangements, governance capacity, market structures, and the positions of countries within global value chains.
From a theoretical perspective, the thesis demonstrates that the degree of institutionalization and the consistency of legal frameworks play a crucial role in sustaining long-term cooperation, thereby contributing to the refinement of Liberal Institutionalism. At the same time, the study highlights the existence of asymmetries in resources, technology, and green standards within bilateral relations, thus deepening the analytical lens of International Political Economy in the study of sustainable development cooperation. The novelty of the thesis lies in its integration ofthese two approaches to provide a comprehensive explanation of the drivers and mechanisms of circular economy cooperation in bilateral relations.
From a practical perspective, the thesis analyzes the current state of Vietnam-Italy cooperation during the 2021-2025 period and finds that both sides have achieved notable progress through various programs, projects, and institutional frameworks, particularly in the areas of water resources, waste management, energy, and sustainable production. Cooperation with Italy has enhanced Vietnam's institutional and technical capacity.
Based on these findings, the thesis argues that the circular economy has the potential to become a new pillar in the economic relations between the two countries, andpolicy proposals implies further promoting cooperationin the future.
12. Practical applicability, if any:
At the policy-making level, the analytical results regarding the role of institutions, legal frameworks, and multi-level coordination mechanisms can serve as a reference for improving circular economy policies in Vietnam.
At the bilateral cooperation level, the policy implications of the thesis can support Government agencies and partners from both countries in positioning the circular economy as a priority area of cooperation. This, in turn, facilitates the development of concrete cooperation programs in technology transfer, green finance, and sustainable value chain development.
13. Further research directions, if any:
Extend the temporal scope of analysis beyond 2025 to more comprehensively assess the long-term impacts of circular economy cooperation between Vietnam and Italy, particularly in the context of the continued strengthening of global green policies.
Conduct comparative studies between Vietnam-Italy relations and Vietnam's relations with other EU partners to clarify the distinctive features and relative advantages of different cooperation models in circular economy development.
Examine more deeply the role of the business sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in implementing the circular economy, including their access to finance, technology, and markets within the context of international economic integration.
14. Thesis-related publications:
“From Policy Adaptation to Strategic Foreign Policy Instruments in Vietnam's Circular Economy Diplomacy,”Asia-Pacific Economic Review,No. 2 (699), January 2026, p. 15-20.
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