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Focuses on the economic condition of Vietnam as of March 13, 2003, including the state of its foreign investments.

Describes the frustration of foreign investors in Hanoi, Vietnam. Reference to the implementation of an investment law; Views of Dominic Scriven of Dragon Capital Limited; Proclamation by Vietnam's ruling Communist Party; Impact of economic restructuring on investments; Tax evasion allegations against Peregrine Investment Holdings Limited.

Discusses Vietnam's central bank's reversal of their approved loan policy that deals with offshore loans secured by mortgages and pledges of assets. Effect of reversal on foreign banks; What reversal is a reminder of that pertains to Vietnam; Indepth look at reversal.

Reports on the Vietnamese government's formation of an influential group within the Politburo to manage economic reform. Efforts to reduce internal bureaucracy and carry out policies faster; Composition of the group.

Reports that the Vietnam's ruling Communist Party has dropped a controversial reference in a policy paper calling for an increased economic role for the state.

Reports on the ruling Communist Party's plans for Vietnam's state-dominated economy. Draft report prepared for the party's 1996 policy-setting national congress; Market-oriented reforms planned; Pervasiveness of government influence in Vietnam's economy; Warning against attempts to destabilize the government; Paper's focus on economic goals.

Enumerates the obstacles on investing in Vietnam. Includes language; Currency risks; Assets liquidation and transport.

Reports on the Asian Development Bank's participation in efforts to rehabilitate the Saigon Port in Vietnam. Amount the bank loaned to support the rehabilitation project; Call for private-sector participation in similar rehabilitation projects.

Focuses on eleven car manufacturers attempting to gain entry into the Vietnamese car industry. Pledge of millions of dollars in investment; Comments by Deputy Industry Minister Nguyen Xuan Chuan; Stance of analysts.