Vietnam

Vietnam's economy is forecast to slow slightly to 7.4% growth in 2005 from 7.7% in 2004, amid rising world oil prices. Costly oil imports will not only affect the expansion rate,... 2005-10-19

Vietnam looks highly unlikely to secure membership of the World Trade Organisation this year, with negotiations faltering over the pace of the communist government's reforms. Although... 2005-10-10

Vietnam's trade deficit will widen this year as import growth outpaces export growth.

Vietnam looks set to attract increasing flows of FDI, in advance of membership of the World Trade Organisation.

Vietnam's economy is forecast to slow slightly to 7.4% growth in 2005. After recording 7.63% growth for the first half of the year, sustained high oil prices are expected to raise... 2005-09-21

Vietnam is now one of the fastest growing economies in Asia, clocking up growth rates around 7% for the past few years, including growth of 7.7% in 2004. While we expect a slight... 2005-09-16

Vietnam has admitted that corruption and excessive red tape remain concerns for the economy, with widespread disrespect for the state's rules. During celebrations in September for... 2005-09-12

The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has maintained its strong grip on power since the end of the war in 1975, and we expect little challenge to its monopoly rule during our forecast... 2005-09-12

Vietnam's ruling Communist Party is considering relaxing rules for party members, allowing private entrepreneurs to join its ranks. BMI View: The new proposals are officially aimed... 2005-09-02

The economy is unlikely to reach the government's targeted 8.5% growth rate in 2005, after first half growth of 7.6%. BMI View: Our forecast 7.4% expansion this year, underpinned... 2005-09-02