Vietnam

  • Apr 22, 2004
  • 1 min read

CAMBODIA: Political impasse underlines state weakness

Since last July's elections, deadlock between the political parties has hampered the formation of...

Cambodia
  • Apr 22, 2004
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ASEAN: Closer Australia/New Zealand ties advocated

During a meeting in Singapore yesterday, economic ministers from ASEAN recommended holding talks...

New Zealand
  • Apr 19, 2004
  • 8 min read

VIETNAM: Hanoi considers nuclear energy to meet demand

The government today approved the construction of seven new power stations by 2010. Rapid...

Vietnam
  • Apr 13, 2004
  • 6 min read

SOUTH-EAST ASIA: China spurs commodities demand

China is likely to become a major importer of South-east Asia's soft commodities over the next...

China
  • Mar 29, 2004
  • 7 min read

VIETNAM: Government to accelerate privatisation

Until recently, the privatisation of state enterprises has ranked relatively low on the...

Vietnam
  • Mar 29, 2004
  • 7 min read

SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY: Concerns mount over hybrid virus

Large numbers of birds have been slaughtered in an attempt to contain the outbreak. The viral...

  • Mar 22, 2004
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VIETNAM: Garment growth underlines WTO benefits

Garment exports to the United States increased by 168% year-on-year to 2.34 billion dollars in...

Vietnam
  • Mar 16, 2004
  • 6 min read

JAPAN: ODA shift reflects strategic rationale

Japan will significantly reduce its official development assistance loans to China and increase...

Japan