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Talent management at science parks: Firm-university partnerships as a strategic resource for competitive advantage creation in the information technology sector in Vietnam

Nga T.T. Le1 Center for Higher Training and Research in Public Administration, International University, Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamView further author information
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Phuong V. Nguyen1 Center for Higher Training and Research in Public Administration, International University, Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamCorrespondence[email protected]
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Hoa D. X. Trieu1 Center for Higher Training and Research in Public Administration, International University, Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamView further author information
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Long Nguyen Hai Lam2 The School of Business, International University, Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam;3 Quang Trung Software-QTSC, VietnamView further author information
Article: 2210889 | Received 25 Sep 2021, Accepted 02 May 2023, Published online: 08 May 2023

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