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talents and supporting mechanisms. They share • Chain link cluster: This is a cluster of
the same contiguous geographical area to do many small-scale domestic enterprises
business, use efficiently, harmonize resources that connect, exchange and cooperate
and generate high results. Several partners according to their needs. Workers
may exist independently and compete but are often move back and forth between
sufficiently communal, working together for enterprises in the cluster.
greater results and better output 17. In Vietnam, • Axle and spokes cluster: A sectoral
according to the provisions of Clause 7 Article cluster dominated by one or a few large
3 of the Law on Support for Small and Medium enterprises (acting as wheel axles) with
Enterprises, the sectoral cluster is a form of smaller suppliers or related businesses
connectivity between businesses in the same around (spokes).
industry or related companies and organizations • Satellite cluster: A sectoral cluster
to cooperate and compete. consists of a collection of branch
Although there are many different definitions, enterprises with external organizational
scientists and research organizations have links or a “satellite” for parent
come to some common characteristics of the enterprises abroad. In this model,
concept of the sectoral cluster. That is the the relations between the member
geographic concentration of industries to enterprises of the cluster are minor,
take advantage of opportunities through geo- but they are clustered together in one
linkages. Businesses in the zone or cluster will territory.
share requirements and internal relationships • Government-led cluster: This cluster is
with suppliers and customers. Internal state-centred, i.e. nominated by public
relationships within the industry require organizations, government agencies
additional services from consultants, trainers, or non-profit operating units (research
financial institutions, and key companies. and development institutes (R&D),
Sectoral cluster creates a workforce, exports universities, military bases, etc.)
goods and high-quality services, connecting
relationships between state management The role of sectoral clusters and clusters
agencies, universities, research institutes, in agriculture
supporting funds and other relevant parties.
The sectoral cluster creates a favourable

Classification of sectoral clusters and synchronous investment environment
for businesses and related organizations in
Sectoral clusters can be classified specific localities and geographical areas.
according to 2 criteria : The cluster has the following specific roles:
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Classified according to the nature of the (1) Promote productivity and efficiency
sector, including the cluster of high-tech • Increase access to specialized inputs
science and technology industries, the cluster such as raw materials, information,
of conventional industries, and the cluster of services, skilled labour, institutions,
traditional industries. and other “public goods”.
Classified by organizational model, • Accelerate the process,and reduce
there are: coordination and transaction costs
between enterprises in the cluster.

16 Associate Pro. Dr. Nguyễn Đình Tài, Writing in the Financial Newsletter, February 1, 2017

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