Currently, the transition to a circular economy is becoming a development trend of many countries around the world to cope with climate change and reduce carbon emissions. Vietnam is also one of the countries in the process of taking steps to transition to a circular economy. However, to make a successful transition to a circular economy, citizen participation is essential. Thus, the question is, are people ready to participate in the circular economy? Therefore, this study surveyed 431 people regarding their willingness to participate in the circular economy based on the theory of planned behavior and the structural equation model. The results of empirical research have shown that the factors attention to the environment, and attitude towards intention are the factors that have a strong impact on willingness to participate in the circular economy. Based on the given influencing factors, the authors make some policy suggestions for the Vietnamese government in the transition to a circular economy.
From 1990 to 2019, Vietnam entered a period of economic growth, attracting foreign investment. However, during this period, CO2 emissions also increased significantly. This paper will examine the short- and long-term relations of Vietnam’s relationship among FDI, economic growth, and CO2 emissions based on the data on CO2, GDP, and FDI of Vietnam in 1990–2019. This article uses the VECM model to test the effect among variables. Research results identify an impact and causal correlation among CO2 emissions and economic growth and foreign direct investment in Vietnam. Research results show a long-term relationship between CO2 emissions, GDP, and FDI. The authors did not find a short-run relationship between the above variables. Assessing impacts of CO2 emissions on economic growth and foreign direct investment will help policymakers make reasonable policies to balance the increase in foreign investment capital and economic growth and reduce CO2 to achieve the commitment in COP26.
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