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VIETNAM: ANNUAL REVIEW 1988
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5/12
SUMMARY
1. An interesting year. Vietnamese perestroika and glasnost proceed cautiously. A new Prime Minister emerges in a favourable light. (Paragraphs 1 to 3).
Some improvements
2. Economic performances not impressive. but "imbalances" remain. Problem of food likely to re-emerge in the Spring. (Paragraphs 4 to 7).
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North/South Vietnam divide how do we pursue our interests in the burgeoning south? (Paragraph 8).
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British commercial activity developing.
Cambodia
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(Paragraph 9).
progress towards a solution. Changes of policy by Russians, Chinese and notably Thais. HMG's attitude to Khmer Rouge clarifed. (Paragraphs 10 to 12).
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Boat people in Hong Kong. A serious problem. Agreement with Vietnamese on repatriation not implemented by end of the year. (Paragraphs 14 to 15).
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Firearms incident at Vietnamese Embassy: Vietnamese seek
to keep temperature low. (Paragraph 16).
8. Thirty two Hong Kong fishermen freed after payment, but two British yachtsmen arrested for illegal entry. (Paragraph 17).
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