Economy

The US has introduced tariffs of between 12-93% on shrimps from Vietnam. BMI View: The shrimp industry, which in Vietnam employs over 3mn farmers, will be hit hard by the ruling.... 2004-08-13

A recently published report by the IMF has urged the government to push forward with reforming Cambodia's agricultural sector, including establishing greater protection of land rights.... 2004-08-13

Cambodia is forecast by BMI to grow by 5.5% in 2004. Among the sectors set to drive growth are textile, tourism and construction. Cambodia should also benefit from the continuing... 2004-07-16

The Lao economy will expand 5.5-6.0% in 2004-05, according to BMI forecasts. This is premised on continued strong growth in trade with China, Thailand and Vietnam, rising private... 2004-07-16

BMI's forecast of 6.8% real GDP growth in 2004 holds despite disappointing growth in the first quarter of 6.5%. The poor Q1 performance has been put down mostly to the outbreak of... 2004-06-15

BMI forecasts growth of 7.4% for Vietnam in 2004 fuelled by increasing trade and foreign investment. Unlike most other countries in Asia, Vietnam is a net exporter of oil, which means... 2004-06-15

Vietnam is making only slow progress in reforming the state-owned sector of the economy. BMI View: Reform of the sector is crucial if the Vietnamese economy is to continue to enjoy... 2004-05-18

BMI is forecasting growth of 7.4% for Vietnam this year. This would make the country one of the fastest growing economies in Asia. Strong increases in trade and foreign direct investment... 2004-05-17

Thailand recorded a surprise budget surplus of 0.58% of GDP in FY03. BMI View: The improvement was made possible through strong economic growth, and an improvement in tax administration... 2004-05-17

Thailand is set to cement its position as one of the fastest expanding economies in the Asia in 2004, with BMI forecasting growth of 6.8%. Consumption, net exports and higher government... 2004-05-17