18.05.09 Vietnam Focus May issue: Table of contents

SPOTLIGHT
> ASEAN meeting mayhem: Thailand's troubles to benefit Vietnam; Slower reforms for Vietnam? Political and social distinctions

POLITICS AND SOCIETY
> Bauxite battles heat up: Buddhist opposition; Catholic opposition; Overseas Vietnam opposition; The government response; Confusion and mistrust; Other investors;
> Vietnam – Law unto itself: Government introduce new regulations for karaoke bars; Regulate or bust?
> Human rights report
> Hanoi receives city plan

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
> Political manoeuvrings in the South China Sea: Conflict in key shipping channel; Nguyen Tan Dung states that Vietnam and China capable of reaching an amicable resolution; Paracel Islands Governor appointed; Vietnamese government in delicate balancing act with Chinese diplomacy
> Lee Kuan Yew visits Hanoi

ECONOMY AND BUSINESS
> Mixed messages for the economy: HSBC remain positive
> Another monopoly under fire: Fines levied at Vietnam Airlines and Vinapco
> PetroVietnam exploration
> Talisman increases investment

GREATER MEKONG
> Spotlight on Laos: Repatriating the Hmong; Camp attacks;
> Laos and Vietnam
> Trans-Asia Highway blues: Current problems in Cambodia could see year long delays to the project
> Thai government seek Thaksin for extradition; Rumours of Thaksin visiting Cambodia.