Vietnam
Prospects for South-east Asia to end-2017
Growth prospects are positive though not without risks, including rate rises and terrorism
South-east AsiaUS-Vietnam security ties may trump trade
Vietnam’s prime minister is the first South-east Asian leader to meet President Donald Trump in Washington
United StatesVietnam's growing middle class will test Hanoi
Luxury shopping satisfies for now, but economic advancement has potential long-term political effects
VietnamThai-Vietnamese censorship could hinge on Trump
The South-east Asian online media and business environment is likely to become more constrained
VietnamAsian infrastructure needs are far larger than thought
The Asian Development Bank has doubled its estimate of infrastructure needs; other regions may also be underestimating
InternationalVietnamese growth will attract more investment
Policy progress keeps economy expanding rapidly despite drought
VietnamPolicy gaps to test South-east Asia-US security ties
The Trump administration’s internal policy contradictions will make bilateral security cooperation more difficult
South-east AsiaChina-Vietnam cooperation hinges on Chinese caution
Tensions that led to maritime confrontations and lethal riots in 2014 have eased considerably
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