Digital transformation and entrepreneurship in Vietnam: navigating challenges and policy impacts
This study examines how digital transformation helps Vietnamese entrepreneurs after COVID-19, addressing challenges such as outdated technology, weak regulation, and limited digital literacy. A systematic literature review (SLR) of 48 articles from 2000 to 2024 reveals that 75% of the studies highlight funding constraints, while 60% mention regulatory barriers. Digital transformation improves competitiveness and operations, according to 80% of studies, although infrastructure issues, such as banking and cybersecurity, are prevalent. Government policies have mixed effects, with 30% of studies indicating bureaucratic inefficiencies. The recommendations include education, deregulation, and infrastructure investment to support entrepreneurship and economic growth in Vietnam.
Authors
- Zulhasni Abdul Rahim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4391-8589)
- Muhammad Saqib Iqbal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7958-4114)
- Sean Watts
Institutions
- FPT University (VN)
- University of Kuala Lumpur (MY)
- National University of Sciences and Technology (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of global entrepreneurship research
- Published
- 2026-04-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40497-026-00530-2
- Primary Topic
- Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia