The International Econometric and Financial Conference of Vietnam
The Ninth International Econometric and Financial Conference of Vietnam – ECONVN2026 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 12-14 January, 2026
CALL FOR PAPERS
The International Econometric and Financial Conference of Vietnam - ECONVN2026
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 12-14 January, 2026
Main theme:
SIEVES ESTIMATION METHOD IN ECONOMIC REGRESSION MODELS AND RELATED TOPICS
The regularization of Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) in parametric, linear, and discrete-time regression models has been attained a reasonable level, particularly with the adoption of Empirical Bayes Maximum Likelihood (ML) methods, enabling more credible empirical research. The next challenge in this field is to regularize Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE) for nonparametric, non-linear, and continuous-time data in general regression models. In this context, the Sieves Estimation Method, introduced by U. Grenander (1981), has emerged as a promising approach for regularizing MLE. As research progresses, this method has demonstrated its robustness when coupled with Wasserstein metrics from Optimal Transport Theory, particularly in general regression models and unsupervised machine learning.
The ECONVN2026 conference aims to present the Grenander Estimation Method of Sieves and explores its current state-of-the-art applications. The ECONVN2026 invites papers that delve into the theoretical development, implementation, and application of Sieves Estimation Method in economic regression models and related topics. The Conference aims to enhance collective insights into sustainability in Asian economies, particularly with regard to the role of the Asian banking and financial systems.
Venue: Ho Chi Minh University of Banking (HUB), 36 Ton That Dam Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Format: A hybrid conference with both online and offline
Conference Date: 12-14 January 2026.
Conference Website: hcm-hn.conference-econ-buh-bav-rist.vn
Point of Contact: hub.econvn@gmail.com
Tel: (84) 28.382.102.38
The Conference welcomes research contributions to all aspects of econometrics, with special emphasis on, but not limited to different techniques:
● Sieves Estimation Method
● Regularization
● Maximum Likelihood Estimation
● Wasserstein metrics
● Machine Learning
● Optimal Transport Theory
● Bayesian Computation
● Fuzzy Techniques
● Etc.
Publications:
Accepted papers must be presented at the Conference which will be published (a few months after the conference dates) in the Springer Volume, Series:
STUDIES IN SYSTEMS, DECISION AND CONTROL
(Economics, Social and Life Science Classifications)
Indexed by SCOPUS, SCImago (submitted for Web of Science)
Important Dates:
● Paper submission deadline: July 31, 2025
● Notification of acceptance: October 1, 2025.
● Camera-Ready Manuscript: October 31, 2025.
Instructions for Submissions:
● Get your account on EasyChair (then click on Conferences, on ECONVN2024) and submit your PDF files to EasyChair.
Link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=econvn2025
● Make sure your PDF files have Authors' EMAILS on them for correspondence.
Registration Fee
1. Presenters
● Presenter + publication USD 200 (non-residents)/VND 7,000,000 (residents)
● Student + publication USD 100 (non-residents)/VND 4,800,000 (residents)
2. Participants:
● General USD 100 (non-residents)/VND 2,300,000 (residents)
● Student USD 30 (non-residents)/VND 1,000,000 (residents)
*Authors from Ho Chi Minh University of Banking (HUB) and Co-organizers are discounted by 50%.
Plenary Invited Speakers
(https://www.niesr.ac.uk/people/bhattacharjee)
(https://www.kth.se/profile/boualem)
(https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=U5xlM00AAAAJ&hl=en)
(https://scholar.google.co.th/citations?user=-LKhbM8AAAAJ&hl=en)
(https://scholar.google.co.th/citations?user=-LKhbM8AAAAJ&hl=en)
(https://math.nmsu.edu/people/facultydirectory/tonghui-tony-wang.html)
(https://www.cs.utep.edu/vladik/)
General Chair
Doan Thanh Ha (Chair)
Nguyen Duc Trung (Co-chair)
Nguyen Tran Phuc
Ha Thi Thieu Dao
Organizing Committee
CHAIR: NGUYEN NGOC THACH
Head of Secretariat: Le Thi Anh Tuyet
Assistant Secretary: Nguyen Phuc Lam Thy
Scientific Committee
CHAIR: HUNG T. NGUYEN (USA & Thailand)
Arnab Bhattacharjee (UK)
Bernadette Bouchon-Meunier (France)
Boris Choy (Australia)
Boualem Djehiche (Sweden)
Calla Wiemer (Philippines)
Cathy Chen (Taiwan)
Christian Bontemps (France)
Daniel S. Hain (Denmark)
Daniel Schmidt (Australia)
David Trafimov (USA)
Donald Poskitt (Australia)
Duan Jin-Chuan (Singapore)
Poom Kumam (Thailand)
Galit Shmueli (Taiwan)
Irina Perfilieva (Czech Republic)
John Harding (USA)
Katsuhiro Sugita (Japan)
Marc Hallin (Belgium)
Marc Paolella (Switzerland)
Mark Schaffer (UK)
Members:
Akira Namatame (Japan)
Michael Eichter (Netherlands)
Michael Wolf (Switzerland)
Nguyen Duc Trung (Vietnam)
Nguyen Ngoc Thach (Vietnam)
Niels Haldrup (Denmark)
Paulo Fraga Martins Maio (Finland)
Polina Khrennikova (UK)
Poom Kumam (Thailand)
Radim Jirousek (Czech Republic)
Rakesh Gupta (Australia)
Sa-At Nipong (Thailand)
Tonghui Wang (USA)
Vilem Novak (Czech Republic)
Vladik Kreinovich (USA)
Vyacheslav Yukalov (Russia)
William Briggs (USA)
Mark Schaffer (UK)
Janusz Kacprzyk (Poland)
Emmanuel Haven (Canada)
Polina Khrennikova (UK)
Toru Kitagawa (UK)
Woraphon Yamaka (Thailand)
Ying Chen (Singapore)
The Conference is organized by The Ho Chi Minh University of Banking and the Asian Journal of Economics and Banking (AJEB)