Vietnam

Members of Vietnam's ruling Communist Party could be allowed to run private companies, according to Ta Huu Thanh, Deputy Chairman of the party's Central Economics Board. The proposals... 2005-08-05

Vietnam has accelerated talks on its planned entry to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) after the expiry of quotas on textiles and garments among WTO members at the end of 2004.... 2005-08-05

Government revenues during 2004 were better than budgeted as a result of the higher oil price, contributing to a narrowing of the fiscal deficit. However, over the year ahead, the... 2005-08-05

Vietnam's economy is expected to match 2004's growth of 7.7% this year, after a 7.63% increase in GDP was recorded in H105. Although rising world oil prices, a lack of competitiveness... 2005-07-27

The rate of inflation is falling, but remains high amid spiralling food prices.

The death of a 73-year-old Vietnamese man from bird flu at the end of June has taken the country's toll to 39. Vietnam has struggled to contain the virus, with the health ministry... 2005-07-11

Prime Minister Phan Van Khai's recent landmark visit to the US was aimed at expanding bilateral trade ties and attracting greater US investment.

Vietnam will continue to show impressive growth rates during 2005, with BMI forecasting GDP growth to remain constant at 7.7%. However, significant downside risks remain to sustaining... 2005-06-20

Vietnam has jailed three hill-tribesmen for up to eight years for stirring unrest in the Central Highlands area, underlining the simmering tension in the region. The men were accused... 2005-06-14

Vietnam's economy grew by 7.2% in the first quarter of 2005. BMI View: Although this marks a slight slowdown in growth from the previous quarter's 8.5% expansion, service growth will... 2005-06-14