ABSTRACT

The last two decades saw Vietnam largely isolated in the world, but during this time economic reform and development slowly gathered pace. Recent events have led to Vietnams rapid re-emergence into the world and an escalation of economic changes. A unique insight into these changes.

chapter |16 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|14 pages

Economic Policy Reforms

An Introductory Overview

chapter 2|40 pages

State and Market in Vietnam

Some Issues for an Economy in Transition

chapter 3|14 pages

Monetary Stabilization

The Vietnamese Experience

chapter 6|26 pages

Vietnamese Industry in Transition

Changes in the Textile Sector

chapter 12|32 pages

Demolishing the Ivory Tower

Science, Technology and Economic Development

chapter 13|18 pages

Vietnam's Science and Technology Policy in the Market Economy Reforms

A Political Perspective

chapter 14|23 pages

From Market Reforms to Sustainable Development

The Cultural Dimension of Science and Technology Policy in Vietnam and China