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1. Fiscal decentralisation in Vietnam: lessons from selected Asian nations.

Author

Vo, DucHong

Subjects
*GOVERNMENT policy, *ASIANS
Abstract

In this paper, fiscal decentralisation in Vietnam is examined using a new fiscal decentralisation index, which accounts for both the fiscal autonomy and fiscal importance of subnational governments as developed in the work by D. Vo (Fiscal decentralisation indices: a comparison of two approaches. Rivista di diritto finanziario e scienza delle finanze LXVII, 3 (I), 2008, 295-323). The degree of fiscal decentralisation in Vietnam and China is then compared to that of three selected ASEAN nations, namely Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand. This is intended that some policy implications from selected ASEAN nations and China's fiscal and economic experience are drawn for Vietnam. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2009
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2. The Multi-dimensional Dispute in South China Sea.

Author

Liu, Wei

Subjects
SPRATLY Islands, CHINA, VIETNAM, MALAYSIA, PHILIPPINES, BRUNEI
Abstract

This paper aims at examining the historical and current situations of Spratly dispute and explaining the strategies of several major actors involved in the dispute, including China, Vietnam, Philippine, Malaysia, and Brunei. Characterized by a multi-dimensional concern, the Spratly dispute is a scenario where conflict exists among several economically interdependent states. Under such situation, the traditional strategies such as balancing and bandwagoning are not enough. In order to ensure survival and get maximal interests, states adopt pragmatic policies toward each other. Therefore, in the area of South China Sea, both cooperation and confrontation exist; and balancing and bandwagoning can be detected and understood. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2008