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Vietnam us trade commentary 2013 5 17
May 19, 2013
8:33 am
This past April 30 marked the 38th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War. The iconic images of American helicopters evacuating people on building rooftops in Saigon in April 30, 1975 made it unimaginable that someday Washington policymakers and Hanoi communist leaders would explore steps towards a strategic partnership between the two countries. But the unimaginable has become possible. The US-Vietnam relationship has gradually taken the shape of a strategic one, albeit with some hurdles, through enhanced economic, diplomatic and defense relations.
May 18, 2013
6:01 am
Cambodia factory collapse1
Some thought Cambodia was a 'model' in the garment industry. But after a ceiling collapse at an Asics shoe factory, critics say they're dead wrong.
May 17, 2013
6:17 am
G20 tropical disease 2013 05 16
Commentary: Mass administration of low-cost drugs around the globe could make a huge impact.
May 16, 2013
2:36 pm
South africa platinum unrest 2013 05 16
Fresh unrest in South Africa’s troubled platinum belt has ignited fears of a return to the violence that last year left more than 50 people dead.
May 16, 2013
1:43 pm
Tree as toilet paper holder
Economists say Venezuela's shortages stem from price controls meant to make basic goods available to the poorest parts of society and the government's controls on foreign currency.
May 16, 2013
12:41 pm
Queen parliament 11 1
Many were upset that the queen did not promise a referendum on a UK exit from the EU.
May 16, 2013
6:01 am
Belgravia property1
Foreign investors are transforming the atmosphere of London's poshest neighborhoods.
May 15, 2013
3:33 pm
Leonardodicapriogreatgatsby
So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the graph.
May 15, 2013
12:19 pm
Cannes festival carpet 2013 05 15
'The Great Gatsby' is set to be a Cannes showstopper, just as France sinks into a new recession. The irony surely is not lost on Mssr. Hollande.
May 15, 2013
6:23 am
Stockwell park estate1
With too few homes and exorbitant prices, London’s housing is reaching a crisis point.