Articles written by our Chief Expert

Vietnam edges towards casino capitalism

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:03:00 GMT

Our Chief Expert wrote an article titled 'Vietnam edges towards casino capitalism' which looks at the struggle in Vietnam's ruling Communist Party over legalizing gambling. Supporters citing the tourism and tax revenues casinos would bring and hardliners pointing to potential social evils. The popularity of existing "entertainment centers" and other Southeast Asian success stories makes it a no-brainer for foreign investors

Silver linings

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Our Chief Expert wrote an article titled "Silver Linings" for the Vietnam Economic Times, which looks at the effect of the global economic crisis on Vietnam and opportunities for profit.

Million Dollar Outlook

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:00:00 GMT

This article was published in the Vietnam Property Outlook, it considers regional competition, supply and demand, corruption, and a number of other important issues.

Vietnam tested on reform resolve

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Our Chief Expert wrote an article for Asia Times Online, titled "Vietnam tested on reform resolve" which looks at the difficulty facing Vietnam because of the current economic crisis.

Learning to bridge the cultural divide

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:05:00 GMT

Our Chief Expert wrote an article for Vietnam Investment Review, titled "Learning to bridge the cultural divide", sharing his experience in doing business effectively with Vietnamese partners.

Miracle to Mirage in Vietnam

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Our Chief Expert wrote an article for Asian Times Online titled "Miracle to mirage in Vietnam" referring to the current overheating status of Vietnam's economy, which is affected by high inflation rate and resulted in the decline of stock market, property and investment market.

Risky Business

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Our Chief Expert wrote an article titled "Risky Business" for Vietnam Property Outlook 2008, offering some advice on investing in
Vietnam.

Vietnam takes a new political direction

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Our Chief Expert wrote an article for Asian Times Online titled 'Vietnam takes a new political direction'.

Shares on a tear in Vietnam

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Our Chief Expert wrote an article for Asia Times Online titled 'Shares on a tear in Vietnam'.

US - Vietnam textile trade unravels

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Our Chief Expert wrote an article for Asia Times Online titled' US-Vietnam textile trade unravels'.

Vietnam's WTO hopes and dreams

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Our Chief Expert wrote an article for Asia Times Online, titled "Vietnam's WTO hopes and dreams" which looks at the challenges ahead for the communist country, having become the 150th member of the World Trade Organization (WTO)

The new Vietnam welcomes the world

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Our Chief Expert wrote an article for Asia Times Online titled 'The new Vietnam welcomes the wolrld' when being the host for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, the communist country will be under the global spotlight.

16 Nov 2006

China and Vietnam put business first

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT

On the 20th Anniversary of doi moi (economic renovation and reform program) our Chief Expert wrote 'China and Vietnam put business first' for Asia Times Online

Vietnam opens wide to tourism

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Our Chief Expert wrote about Vietnam's tourism potential in 'Vietnam opens wide to tourism' for Asia Times Online

Vietnam's property market boils over

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:10:00 GMT

Our Chief Expert wrote an article titled 'Vietnam's property market boils over' for Asia Times Online, looking at whether Vietnam's explosive economic growth is inflating a property bubble

Vietnam's south takes leadership wheel

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:05:00 GMT

Our Chief Expert wrote an article for Asia Times Online titled 'Vietnam's South takes leadership wheel' looking at the appointment of Nguyen Tan Dung, who had been groomed for the prime minister's post for the past nine years.

Vietnam's WTO challenge

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT

After nearly 11 years of negotiations, the US and Vietnam signed an agreement on the terms and conditions for Vietnam's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Our Chief Expert wrote about the challenges ahead in 'Vietnam's WTO challenge' for Asia Times Online

Fast Pho-ward for noodle hit

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:15:00 GMT

Our Chief Expert wrote 'Fast Pho-ward for noodle hit' after speaking with Ly Qui Trung, the bold new face of Vietnamese free enterprise, who is behind one of Vietnam's most successful home-grown franchises.

Vietnam's banks: A wild new world

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:10:00 GMT

Our Chief Expert wrote an article on Vietnam for Asia Times Online 'Vietnam's bank: A wild new world' looking at Vietnam's banking sector.

19 April 2006

The new optimism over Vietnam investments

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:05:00 GMT

Our Chief Expert wrote an article on Vietnam for Asia Times Online 'The new optimism over Vietnam investment.'

28 March 2006