The Economist: 14-Page Special Report on Vietnam

Posted by Kevin Maes on May 06 2008 | News, Vietnam

Last week the British publication, The Economist, featured a 14 page special section on Vietnam!

Articles included:

Halfway from rags to riches
Vietnam has made a remarkable recovery from war and penury, says Peter Collins. But can it change enough to join the rich world?

A bit of everything
Vietnam’s quest for role models

Two wheels good, four wheels better
The rich are ever more visible - but where are the poor?

Entrepreneurs unbound
Business of all kinds is booming

The return of the boat people
Former refugees bring back skills and money

From basket case to rice basket
Can the agricultural miracle last?

Revealing its hidden charm
Tourism could do a lot of good if Vietnam handles it properly

We want to be your friend
And yours, and yours, and yours too

How long can the party last?
The communists have relaxed everything except their grip on politics. Might that be next?

A country briefing on Vietnam is at: www.economist.com/vietnam

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