, Geographisches Institut, Universität zu Köln, Albertus-Magnus-Platz Profile / Bio Profile / Bio Thi Xuan Thu Nguyen has worked for the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam since October 2010. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the Faculty of Economics and Management of the University of Hannover, Germany. Her research interests include regional development in transition economies, agglomeration economies, and economic impact assessment of foreign direct investment. Materials Title Date Learning Materials Topics Less than Expected: The Minor Role of Multinational Enterprises in Upgrading Domestic Suppliers - The Case of Viet Nam 9 January, 2017 Document Economics, Industry and Trade