Vietnam

BMI View: Asia's cities are dramatically expanding their urban railway systems or building entirely new ones to cope with increased congestion. Given the sheer scale of the plans,... 2007-05-17

We are raising our Vietnamese dong currency forecasts, in view of the tremendous appreciatory pressures the unit is facing. In our last forecast (see January 18 2007, VND: Still Awaiting... 2007-03-30

The US outlook is as mixed as ever. The Fed's more dovish language in the middle of last week suggested little chance of a rate hike this year. However, strong data for existing home... 2007-03-26

China is likely to become the fastest-growing fund management market in the world, with assets under management reaching US$1.4trn (GBP720bn) by 2016, according to a study by management... 2007-03-16

In our last Sovereign Risk Ratings report, we warned that political risks were set to increase across the Asia-Pacific region in 2007, owing to an election-heavy calendar. Yet at... 2007-03-09

Asian equities appear to be stabilising after Wednesday's heavy losses, but we expect a degree of volatility to prevail in the short term. Certainly, matters have not been helped... 2007-03-01

The current correction in Asian stock markets is likely to prove sharp, but relatively short-lived, in BMI's view. As we have been arguing since December 2006, the steepness of regional... 2007-02-28

Over the past couple of weeks, rumours have abounded that the Vietnamese authorities might introduce capital controls to cool a rally in the stock market and curb the relatively sharp... 2007-02-22

The Viet Nam Index (VNI) closed at a fresh record-high of 1,040.70 on January 23, taking gains in 2007 to a remarkable 38.4%. Added to the 144.5% rise in 2006, the index has more... 2007-01-23

Although the dong has appreciated since late November 2006, from a record low of VND16,103/US$, it is too soon to call this a decisive turnaround. However, the State Bank of Vietnam... 2007-01-18