Vietnam

Vietnam is forecast to become one of the top performing economies in Asia, with growth of 7.4% in 2004 and 7.6% in 2005. The main growth drivers are again expected to be exports and... 2004-03-31

The government in Vietnam has met its goal of ‘basically’ containing bird flu by the end of February. According to a statement by Vietnam’s agriculture... 2004-03-22

BMI is expecting strong growth both this year and next, with GDP forecast to expand by 7.4% in 2004, and 7.6% in 2005. The main growth drivers in 2004 are expected to be exports and... 2004-03-08

Vietnam is one of the most corrupt countries in Asia, and the problem, if left unchecked, could pose a long-term threat to the legitimacy of the government. BMI View: The government... 2004-02-25

Vietnam's economy is one of the strongest performing in Asia, and is capable of meeting the government's target of 7.5% average GDP growth from 2000-05. BMI View: While the short-term... 2004-02-24

International donors have pledged to provide Vietnam with US$2.84bn in development aid in 2004, an increase from the US$2.5bn pledged in 2003. The rise, which reflects increased donor... 2004-02-24

BMI is forecasting annual average growth of 7.5% for the period 2004-06. This prediction is made on the strong growth in exports and rising public and private investment. The government... 2004-02-09

Vietnam is making a late push to join the WTO ahead of a self-imposed deadline of January 2005. BMI View: Significant work remains to be done if Vietnam is to meet its own deadline,... 2004-01-27

A former prime minister of the US-backed South Vietnamese government has returned to Vietnam for the first time since the war ended in 1975. Nguyen Cao Ky, was allowed to visit Ho... 2004-01-27