The new agreement has more features and provisions, comparable to international best practices in order to increase intra-ASEAN investments and to enhance ASEAN's competitiveness in attracting inward investments into ASEAN. ... ACIA's drafters intended to draw on 'international best practice' as well as on the existing agreements (ACIA Business and Investor, 2013). ... Also it will enhance the infrastructure and communication connectivity, closer consultation in macroeconomics and financial policies, and creating a free trade area. ... The removal of these trade impedimen...

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Globalization has negatively impacted on Vietnam's external stability as technological advances have allowed for greater trade in goods and services. ... This persistent trade deficit has resulted in the Dong being devalued by 20% since 2008. ... The final impact of globalization on Vietnam's economic development has been closer ties with the regional and international economic community through trade agreements and joining international organizations. In 1995, Vietnam joined ASEAN and implemented a bilateral trade agreement with American in 2001. ... As such, Vietnam's integra...

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Pollard, stating that exports were the only reliable figure for international comparison at the time, also notes a "clear dip" during the 1880s and 1890s but says that there was an "equally clear recovery" thereafter. ... Figures from the trade unions show that unemployment was low at the time and actually fell on average between 1872 and 1907. ...

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