Corporate responsibility and fraud prevention in the carbon market: ESG governance implications for Vietnam

Authors

  • Ha Cong Anh Bao
  • Le Khanh Duong
  • Bui Ha Linh
  • Truong Thi Tu Linh
  • Vo Ha Vy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59394/JSM.99

Keywords:

Carbon credit market, fraud, ESGfraud prevention, corporate responsibility

Abstract

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Author Biographies

Ha Cong Anh Bao

Dr, Foreign Trade University

Le Khanh Duong

Foreign Trade University

Bui Ha Linh

Foreign Trade University

Truong Thi Tu Linh

Foreign Trade University

Vo Ha Vy

Foreign Trade University

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26-12-2025

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Ha Cong Anh Bao, Le Khanh Duong, Bui Ha Linh, Truong Thi Tu Linh, & Vo Ha Vy. (2025). Corporate responsibility and fraud prevention in the carbon market: ESG governance implications for Vietnam. Journal of State Management , 32(18), 36–44. https://doi.org/10.59394/JSM.99

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