[Research Contribution] The Impact of Trade Openness and Foreign Direct Investment on Income Inequality in Southeast Asia

Over the past several decades, Southeast Asian countries (ASEAN) have emerged as one of the most dynamic regions in the world, largely driven by policies promoting trade openness and attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). However, alongside this remarkable growth come growing concerns about widening income gaps between social groups and across regions. In response to this issue, a research team from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) conducted a study to examine how trade openness and FDI influence income inequality in ASEAN countries, in connection with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).