• We are being committed to do what is the best for the public health in the context of COVID-19 outbreaks across many countries. Therefore, we totally understand the restrictions of travelling and direct interaction within the crowded area. In doing so, we are going to offer and provide two options: onsite and offsite presentation and discussion in SOBC2020. Please feel free to submit your manuscript and take the online presentation if you feel comfortable and safe at home. Your health and comfort are our main priority at this moment.
• Our conference is the first conference at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City to make every effort to build up the smooth and stable system so as to support your presentation and discussion currently. Please feel free to let us know of any constraints you may face with such an online presentation or our system connection. We believe that we are providing the best conditions and comfort to your choices. 

KEYNOTES AND INVITED SPEAKERS

PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES

POST-COMMUNIST ECONOMIES

• The selected high-quality research papers submitted and accepted for presentation in the SOB Conference 2020 will be considered for publication in the special issue from the Post-Communist Economies. The special issue is expected to publish in the early 2022. Online publication of articles could take place even sooner. After the initial screening by the guest editor, the submissions will go through a rigorous double-blind review process. On the compilations of referee reports, the editors will make the final decision. The submissions which are found to be internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour will be considered for publication.
• Special issue theme: “Contemporary Issues in the Vietnamese economy: sustainability, technology and uncertainties”.

ASIA-PACIFIC FINANCIAL MARKETS

• As the acceptance from Japanese Association of Financial Econometrics and Engineering and Editor-in-chief of Asia-Pacific Financial Markets, the selected high-quality research papers submitted and accepted for presentation in the SOB Conference 2020 will be considered for publication on the special issue from the Asia-Pacific Financial Markets. The submissions which are found to be internationally excellent in terms of originality, significance and rigour will be considered for publication.
• Special issue theme: Green and Sustainable Finance in the Asia-Pacific Markets.

JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ASYMMETRIES

• Papers presented in this conference are welcome to be submitted for review and possible publication in a regular issue of the Journal of Economic Asymmetries with the rigorous peer-review process.
• When submitting your paper, please indicate in your letter that this paper has been presented in the "Contemporary Issues in Economics, Banking and Finance: sustainability, Fintech and uncertainties” Conference, organized by the School of Banking, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City.

ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS LETTERS

• Papers presented in this conference are welcome to be submitted for review and possible publication in Special issue in Economics and Business Letters with the theme "Contemporary Issues in Banking and Finance: Sustainability, Fintech and Uncertainties". High-quality and short communication (2500 words) will be considered with the rigorous peer-review process. The issue will be published in 2021.

QUANTITATIVE FINANCE AND ECONOMICS

• Papers presented in this conference are welcome to be submitted for review and possible publication in Special issue in Quantitative Finance and Economics, affiliated with Guangzhou University (China). Quantitative Finance and Economics journal is indexed by Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI - Web of Science). Quantitative Finance and Economics (QFE) provides a platform for the timely dissemination of cutting-edge research in quantitative finance and economics.
• Guest Editors: Hoang Hai Yen (University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City), Rizwan Ahmed (University of Birmingham), Tram Thi Xuan Huong (University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City) and Nguyen Trung Thong (University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City).

CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT & CONTACT INFORMATION

• School of Banking Conference 2020: Contemporary Issues in Banking and Finance: Sustainability, Fintech and Uncertainties.
• Email: sobc2020@ueh.edu.vn          
• Website: http://www.sobc2020.org
• Co-Chairs: Hoang Hai Yen, Tram Thi Xuan Huong