A Comparative Study of the Trade Barriers in Vietnam and Thailand

Doanh, Nguyen Khanh; Heo, Yoon

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“…Thus the data on AFTA/CEPT roadmap is available from 1996. For a detailed explanation on the trade barriers in Vietnam, see Doanh and Heo (2007). 15 Revealed comparative advantage (RCA) is used to determine whether ASEAN countries have relatively different or similar structure of trade (Blassa, 1965;Balassa, 1979;Balassa and Bowens, 1987;Son and Wilson, 1995;Kalirajan and Shand, 1998).…”

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AFTA and Trade Diversion: An Empirical Study for Vietnam and Singapore

Doanh

Heo

2009

International Area Review

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This paper analyses and compares the economic effects of ASEANFree Trade Area (AFTA) on the trade flows of Vietnam and Singapore. Using the gravity model, the study shows a number of robust empirical findings. First, on the multilateral trade flows of Vietnam and Singapore, the model reveals no trade diversion following integration. Second, trade flows are not significantly affected immediately following the signing of the AFTA agreement. Third, trade distance still remains a hindrance to trade, indicating that globalization and integration have not mitigated the relevance of physical distance even though technological innovations continue to reduce transportation costs. Fourth, cultural familiarity, as a proxy for linguistic affinity and colonial relationship, continues to be an important determinant of bilateral trade flows. Finally, differences in per capita income among trading partners continue to have negative impacts on bilateral trade. Efforts to narrow the GDP gaps among members, improving social infrastructure, and continued domestic reforms are suggested as remedies for the obstacles to freer flows of trade in the region.

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AFTA and Trade Diversion: An Empirical Study for Vietnam and Singapore

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2009

International Area Review

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“…Any remaining errors are entirely their own. 1 For a detailed analysis of tariff and non-tariff measures, see Doanh and Heo (2007).…”

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Impacts of Trade Liberalisation Commitments on the Vietnamese Economy: A CGE Approach

Doanh

Heo

2009

World Economy

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This article quantifies the economic effects of tariff reduction following Vietnam's WTO accession. It differs from previous studies in several aspects. First, the model incorporates non-standard features of the Vietnamese economy (e.g. changes in the domestic tax system). Second, the model divides Vietnamese households into 10 groups, allowing for the assessment of household welfare and income distribution. Third, the model has been run employing the most up-to-date database available. The major findings are summarised as follows. First, Vietnam as a whole would benefit from trade liberalisation. Second, the overall gain would be accompanied by a redistribution of income and a moderate increase in inequality between the rich and the poor. Third, concerning sectoral output, export-oriented sectors, sectors with large shares of input in total imports, and those with increased domestic demands are likely to expand, whereas, in contrast, domestic-oriented sectors are likely to contract. Measures to increase labour mobility, target disadvantaged groups and areas, and further liberalise service sectors are recommended as the recipe for effective utilisation of integration, as well as a more equitable pattern of growth. Copyright 2009 The Authors. Journal compilation 2009 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.

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“…() report that escalation in tariffs is a major problem for products exported mostly by DCs. Doanh and Kee () compare trade barriers between Vietnam and Thailand in East Asia and report the use of cascading tariff structure and TE on agricultural processed products…”

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“…It should be stressed that it might be inappropriate to assume that NTBs do not affect trade among DCs. For example, Doanh and Kee's () study on trade barriers between Vietnam and Thailand reports the use of import licences and SPS measures by Thailand on agricultural imports from Vietnam. An OECD () study highlights that customs and administrative procedures are NTBs, which have an adverse effect on DCs' trade with each other.…”

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Why Developing Countries Have Failed to Increase Their Exports of Agricultural Processed Products

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The article uses the case study of coffee, tea and cocoa to analyse whether tariff escalation constitutes a barrier to market access that thwarts diversification efforts of developing countries into exports of value-added agricultural processed products. It also examines the extent to which non-tariff barriers act as market access barriers that constrain developing countries from developing their exports of agricultural processed products. Our analysis shows that tariff escalation is not the main barrier; rather it is the prevalence of non-tariff barriers (including domestic non-tariff barriers) that limits the ability of developing countries to increase their agricultural processed exports. This has important policy implications in terms of the emphasis that trade negotiators and policy planners should place on addressing non-tariff barriers.JEL codes: F01; F10; F13; Q17; Q18.

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A Comparative Study of the Trade Barriers in Vietnam and Thailand

Cited by 8 publications

References 10 publications

AFTA and Trade Diversion: An Empirical Study for Vietnam and Singapore

AFTA and Trade Diversion: An Empirical Study for Vietnam and Singapore

Impacts of Trade Liberalisation Commitments on the Vietnamese Economy: A CGE Approach

Why Developing Countries Have Failed to Increase Their Exports of Agricultural Processed Products

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