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New developments raise China maritime conflict risk
Vietnam is expanding its coastguard's ability to use force, while China conducts unprecedented live-fire exercises
ChinaGrowth has momentum in Vietnam, but risks are rising
Vietnam grew by 7.4% in the first quarter of 2018, driven by strong services, manufacturing and construction
VietnamVietnam oil decision suits China but deters investors
Hanoi has suspended another South China Sea oil project, apparently under pressure from Beijing
VietnamASEAN will be split on digital currencies
South-east Asian governments are having to formulate a response to cryptocurrencies
ASEANSouth China Sea disputes could flare up at any time
Talk of codes of conduct and the absence of recent maritime incidents has not changed underlying sources of conflict
ChinaVietnam sentence will raise concerns over free speech
The country is taking a tough line on critics of the government
VietnamSouth-east Asian tourism will need more investment
Increasing visitor numbers will challenge the region’s countries to boost spending on the tourism sector
South-east AsiaVietnam will target more value-added investments
Capital inflows are strong, but the country’s more productive sectors are missing out
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