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The impact of the EVFTA on responsible business practices in Vietnam: implementation and challenges Cover

The impact of the EVFTA on responsible business practices in Vietnam: implementation and challenges

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|Jun 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/bjes-2025-0023 | Journal eISSN: 2674-4619 | Journal ISSN: 2674-4600
Language: English
Page range: 108 - 122
Published on: Jun 28, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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