Vietnam's gas sector is at a critical point. Vietnam's gas industry, from the producing field to the end-user, is … already a vital component of the nation's energy economy and has the potential for major growth. Successes in the past decade … have created a strong prospective demand for gas. However, Vietnam has begun to experience gas shortages. If the gas sector …

the economy and seek export oriented FDI that would have stronger spillover effects on the domestic economy. State aid … creation, business survival, and diversification of the economy as a whole. The proposed reform agenda needs to be considered … the economy. Ultimately, the country's ability to achieve greater economic diversification and upgrading will depend on a …