ASIA SECTION - China - Cautious steps on the world stage - China's banks will make acquisitions abroad. What is less clear is when the buying spree will start and what international expansion strategies the banks will deploy. The answers might not be obvious.

Asia - Buckle up for Vietnam stocks - Vietnam's stock market is roaring ahead as speculative money chases the few listed stocks. Impending reform could give the market a lot more substance.

Leahy, Chris, (2006)

Asia - China's miracle moves inland - China's second-tier cities offer great opportunities for banks as economic growth spreads. Some foreign firms are teaming up with local ones to make the most of the potential.

Leahy, Chris, (2006)

Asia - Vietnam's frontier fund managers - Western fund management money is queuing to get into the booming Vietnam markets. But those who experienced the last downturn advise caution.

Leahy, Chris, (2006)