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RGE's Q1 2010 Outlook

Vietnam: Despite sharp declines in exports and foreign direct investment (FDI), Vietnam’s economy managed to grow 5.3% in 2009 due to aggressive fiscal and monetary policy measures. In 2010, Hanoi's policy orientation will be biased toward macroeconomic stability, but policymakers will be reluctant to give up growth objectives, especially with the 11th Communist Party Congress scheduled for 2011.

Read the Q1 2010 Vietnam Outlook.

Cambodia: 
The economic recovery will be moderate due to the sluggish recovery in U.S. export demand and global FDI flows. Cambodia suffered deflation for much of 2009 with prices still falling on a month-over-month basis at the end of the year due to lower commodity prices and capital inflows.

Read the Q1 2010 Cambodia Outlook.

Laos: Laos grew by an estimated 5.5%-6.5% in 2009, the slowest growth since the beginning of the decade, but the downturn was mild relative to other countries in the region. However, Laos was not fully spared from the global crisis: financing for the construction of hydroelectric power plants slowed; investment inflows into hydropower and mining sectors fell; correction in global commodity prices hit exports; and demand from Thailand, the largest Laotian export market, weakened.

Read the Q1 2010 Laos Outlook.

RGE Analysis

Cambodia: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Michael Sieburg and Arpitha Bykere Jan 30, 2010

Laos: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Michael Sieburg and Arpitha Bykere Jan 30, 2010

Vietnam: Q1 2010 Outlook

By Michael Sieburg and Arpitha Bykere Jan 30, 2010

Vietnam Economic Outlook, Q4 2009

Arpitha Bykere Oct 07, 2009

Vietnam Economic Outlook, Q3 2009

Arpitha Bykere Jul 24, 2009

EconoMonitors

Asia EconoMonitor

Thailand's Ex-PM Thaksin Traveling Too Close for Comfort?

Melissa Fabros Feb 2, 2010

Daily Digest

News

Vietnam, foreign firms to build $1 bln gas pipeline

Reuters  Ho Binh Minh Mar 12, 2010

News

Fitch Cites Dong in Putting Vietnam Rating on Watch (Update1)

Bloomberg  Jason Folkmanis and Tim Smith Mar 12, 2010

Blogs

Fitch Freaking Out About A Sovereign Crisis In Vietnam

Business Insider  Vincent Fernando Mar 12, 2010

News

Vietnam: FDI disbursement speeded up

Intellasia | Vietstoc  Mar 12, 2010

News

Vietnam: January auto component import hits $175m

Intellasia | Vinanet  Mar 12, 2010

News

Vietnam: Pause in petrol price hikes urged

VietnamNet Bridge  Mar 12, 2010

News

Vietnam: Cement prices set to rise

VietnamNet Bridge  Mar 12, 2010

News

Vietnam: HCM City extends stabilisation of prices

VietnamNet Bridge  Mar 12, 2010

News

Cambodia: Freight volumes climb at Sihanoukville port

The Phnom Penh Post  Chun Sophal Mar 12, 2010

News

Cambodia: Tourism recovery begins

The Phnom Penh Post  May Kunmakara Mar 12, 2010

News

Cambodia: Miner calls gold, silver drill tests 'significant'

The Phnom Penh Post  Steve Finch Mar 12, 2010

Analysis

Economic Markets Strategy 2Q 2010

DBS  Mar 11, 2010

News

Many overseas Vietnamese want to buy apartments, property

Intellasia | Saigon Times Daily  Mar 11, 2010

News

Vietnam: Real estate market slumps

Intellasia | Vietnamnews  Mar 11, 2010

News

Vietnam: HCM City revokes 40 property projects

Intellasia | Nguoi Lao Dong  Mar 11, 2010

News

Cambodia okays corruption law

AFP  Mar 11, 2010

News

Tourism sector in need of promotion

Viet Nam News  Mar 10, 2010

News

Ho Chi Minh City lures foreign investors

Intellasia | Vietnamnews  Mar 10, 2010

Analysis

Textile Group Opposes Including Vietnam In New Trade Pact

Textile World  James A. Morrissey Mar 10, 2010

News

Central Vietnam set for revival of resort boom

Viet News  Quoc Thai Mar 10, 2010

News

Vietnam: Lending interest rates may become unbearable

VietnamNet Bridge  Mar 10, 2010

News

Vietnam: Banks hope for deposit interest rate autonomy

VietnamNet Bridge  Mar 10, 2010

News

Vietnam: Garment exporters sew up orders

Tuoi Tre, VNA  Mar 9, 2010

News

Vietnam: New CPI formula

VietnamNet Bridge  Mar 9, 2010

News

Vietnam: Car sales fall in Feb

Intellasia | CafeF | Thoi Bao Kinh Te Saigon  Mar 9, 2010

News

Vietnam: Businesses prefer borrowing in foreign currency

VietnamNet Bridge  Mar 9, 2010

News

Vietnam: Call to remove rate caps on short loans

VietnamNet Bridge  Mar 9, 2010

News

Vietnam’s First-Quarter Rice Exports May Drop 25% (Update2)

Bloomberg  Van Nguyen Mar 8, 2010

Analysis

Vietnam: Investors to sit on the fence during March

Vietnam Investment Review  Mar 8, 2010

News

Vietnam: Currency depreciation a pre-emptive move

Vietnam Investment Review  Bao Ly Mar 8, 2010

News

Vietnam: Economic hub’s real estate market ready to hit top gear

Vietnam Investment Review  Ly An Mar 8, 2010

News

Vietnam: Dearth of workers to hurt bottom lines

Vietnam Investment Review  Nguyen Thanh Mar 8, 2010

Opinions

Vietnam: Economist ponders negotiation-based interest rate scheme

VietnamNet Bridge  Interview with Le Duc Thuy Mar 8, 2010

News

Vietnam: Fuel traders slammed for ‘insensitive’ price hike

Thanh Nien, Agencies  Mar 8, 2010

News

Cambodia: Canadia Bank cuts NPL rate in half

The Phnom Penh Post  Nguon Sovan Mar 8, 2010

News

Cambodia: Revenue from tourism falls around 2pc in difficult 2009

The Phnom Penh Post  May Kunmakara Mar 8, 2010

Opinions

Vietnam Geared to Global Recovery

Seeking Alpha  Charlie Price Mar 4, 2010

News

Vietnam: Socio-economic overview in Feb

Intellasia | CafeF  Mar 5, 2010

News

Vietnam: 2010 budgetary overspending could be lowered

Intellasia | Thoi Bao Kinh Te Vietnam  Mar 5, 2010

News

Vietnam best in region, say Japanese firms

VietnamNet Bridge  Mar 5, 2010

News

VIetnam: Gov’t: Inflation under check

VietnamNet Bridge  Mar 5, 2010

News

Vietnam: Lending quagmire forces banks to dodge new laws

VietnamNet Bridge  Mar 5, 2010

News

Vietnam trade figures to aid currency, Citigroup says

Thanh Nien, Bloomberg  Mar 5, 2010

News

Cambodia: Capital port continues to report strong growth

The Phnom Penh Post  Chun Sophal Mar 5, 2010

News

Vietnam's economy The Tet effect

The Economist  Mar 4, 2010

News

Vietnam reform proposals irk investors

Financial Times  Tim Johnston Mar 4, 2010

News

Cambodia: Developers and banks begin to offer property credit again

The Phnom Penh Post  Soeun Say Mar 4, 2010

News

Vietnam: PM calls for inflation to be curbed

VietnamNet Bridge  Mar 4, 2010

News

Vietnam: Price hikes slow work on building projects

VietnamNet Bridge  Mar 4, 2010

News

Vietnam: Banks repay bailout funds

VietnamNet Bridge  Mar 4, 2010

News

Hoang Anh Gia Lai Agrees to Sell Iron Ore to China (Update1)

Bloomberg  Van Nguyen Mar 3, 2010

News

Vietnam: Closing the trade gap: mission impossible?

Intellasia | The Saigon Times Weekly  Mar 3, 2010

News

Vietnam: Q1 GDP could be higher, GSO forecasts

Intellasia | Vietnam+  Mar 3, 2010

News

Vietnam: Most banks set lower profit target for 2010

Intellasia | Dau Tu Chung Khoan  Mar 3, 2010

News

Vietnam: Knot of lending interest rates opened

Intellasia | Saigon Tiep Thi  Mar 3, 2010

News

Vietnam: Industrial output rises 13.6% so far in 2010

VietnamNet Bridge  Mar 3, 2010

News

Vietnam: Dong devaluation sets off consumer price hikes

Thanh Nien  Mai Phuong Mar 1, 2010

News

EU, Vietnam to Start Free-Trade Talks

WSJ  Mar 3, 2010

News

Vietnam inflation accelerated to 10-month high in February

Intellasia | Bloomberg  Mar 2, 2010

News

Vietnam: State Bank removes lending cap

VietnamNet Bridge  Mar 2, 2010

News

Cambodia: Officials see industry as key to FTA benefits

The Phnom Penh Post  Nguon Sovan Mar 2, 2010

News

Vinamilk Forecasts 2010 Sales to Rise 30% on Recovery (Update1)

Bloomberg  Van Nguyen Mar 2, 2010

News

Rubber Output During ‘Wintering’ Season to Increase

Bloomberg  Supunnabul Suwannakij Mar 1, 2010

News

Vietnam: FDI disbursement reaches $1.1bil

VietnamNet Bridge  Mar 1, 2010