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2012: A Tough Year for Vietnam

2012: A Tough Year for Vietnam

The State Bank of Vietnam has cut interest rates for the 6th time this year. Will Vietnam’s economy pick up steam?

India's South China Sea Gambit

A senior naval officer this week said that India is prepared to deploy naval vessels to protect its oil interests in the disputed waters.

Vietnamese Officials to Face No Confidence Votes

Vietnamese Officials to Face No Confidence Votes

The new law aims to introduce greater accountability in a system often seen as anachronistic in the 21st century.

A Battle Unending: The Vietnam War and Agent Orange

A Battle Unending: The Vietnam War and Agent Orange

While the Vietnam War ended decades ago, its effects continue to linger on. Agent Orange haunts the lives of the people it has touched.

SE Asia Hits ‘Jackpot’ With Casinos

SE Asia Hits ‘Jackpot’ With Casinos

The gambling industry has been a boon for local coffers, but the social ills that accompany casinos linger on.

In Vietnam Even Bears Face Eviction

A showdown looms between activists and the government, which is planning to evict a wildlife sanctuary.

Vietnam’s Undersea Anti-Access Fleet

Vietnam’s Undersea Anti-Access Fleet

The logic of access denial could work for Hanoi—and against stability in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam's Search for Stability

Vietnam's Search for Stability

The Communist Party’s lack of resolve shows its desire for stability at all costs. It may be their undoing.

Indonesia's Economy Presses Ahead

Indonesia's Economy Presses Ahead

While the world’s economic picture increasingly looks gloomy, Indonesia seems to be on a roll.

Urban Poor's 'Everyday Struggle' in Vietnam

Urban Poor's 'Everyday Struggle' in Vietnam

As Vietnam’s population moves to the cities, the poor struggle for the most basic of human needs. Will they be left behind?

Southeast Asia's Internet Dilemma

Southeast Asia's Internet Dilemma

Surveillance cameras at internet cafés, harsh accountability standards for webmasters and the specter of self-censorship have many questioning the future of Internet freedom.

Vietnam's Economic Challenge

Vietnam's Economic Challenge

After years of impressive growth, the economy is slowing. Could much needed reforms help?

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