The Impact of Technological Linkages, Energy Efficiency, and Public-Private Investment on Sustainable Performance: Evidence from SMEs in the Southern Key Economic Zone of Vietnam

Abstract

Sustainable performance has become a crucial factor that can be attained through efficient technological connections and energy conservation. This factor requires the attention of new researchers and policymakers. In light of this, the current study investigates the effect of technical linkages, energy efficiency, and public-private investment on the sustainable performance of SMEs in the Southern Key Economic Zone of Vietnam. In addition, the role of organizational support as a moderator between technological linkages, energy efficiency, and sustainable performance of SMEs in the Southern Key Economic Zone of Vietnam is investigated. Using survey questionnaires, the research collects primary data from the employees of SMEs in the Southern Key Economic Zone of Vietnam. In addition, clever PLS was used to evaluate the dependability and associations of data variables. Results indicated that technological linkages, energy efficiency, and public-private investment have positive relationships with the sustainable performance of SMEs in Vietnam's Southern Key Economic Zone. The results also demonstrated that organizational support moderates’ technological linkages, energy efficiency, and sustainable SME performance in Vietnam's Southern Key Economic Zone. The research assists policymakers in Vietnam and developing nations in formulating policies about sustainable performance through effective technological links, energy efficiency, and public-private investment.