A number of studies have found that more flexible exchange rate regimes tend to be associated with greater inflation persistence. This paper investigates whether this finding is applicable to Vietnam from 1992 to 2010. We find no evidence to suggest that inflation persistence in Vietnam was...

Introduction -- Trade liberalisation, economic growth and poverty in a global setting -- Trade liberalisation and poverty in Vietnam -- Trade and growth elasticity of poverty -- Farm households' perceptions of agricultural market and policy -- Rural poverty and employment -- Urban poverty and...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive yet concise review of changes which have occurred in Vietnamese accounting regulations and practices since the mid-1980s, and an analysis of prospective developments. Design/methodology/approach – A combination of analytical...