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An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses various reports within the issue on topics including the political and economic aspects of Southeast Asia, economic development, and external influences.

The article presents the economic and political outlook for Southeast Asian countries for 2010-2011. It mentions the ability of Indonesia to achieve a liberal and progressive political order from the dictatorship of the previous government. It also discusses key political developments in Singapore such as the growing vitality of two of its opposition parties. An assessment of the domestic politics of Laos and Cambodia is also offered.

The Gambia Hepatitis Intervention Study (GHIS) consisted in the progressive introduction of HBV plasma-derived vaccine in different zones of this African country during the period 1986-1990. The study was launched and coordinated by IARC and is one of the most effective examples of an intervention project that both substantially contributed to our knowledge and to the health of local populations. Similar intervention studies have been carried out in South-East Asia. The studies indicate that the natural history of HBV infection differs in different populations , having a direct relevance for the implementation of HBV vaccination programmes in various parts of the world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the author discusses the publishing of the journal, noting the appointment of Michael Montesano as managing editor, the reestablishment of the journal's International Advisory Committee, and changes to the journal's cover design.