1. In what ways has the economy of Vietnam changed in recent years? What type of impetus has it received from foreign countries?2. Compare the governmental structures of Vietnam and China? Can you draw any relationships? What are they?
3. In Vietnam, what sector is the majority of the labor force participate in? How do you think that will change in the next decade?
4. What are the different religions of Malaysia? In your opinion, how does this relate to the cultural geography of Malaysia?
5. Survey the statistics on Thailand. Why do you think Thailand has a population growth rate of only 1%? Compare to other Southeast Asian countries to explicate your answer.
6. Describe the government of Thailand. How does it differ from Vietnam's government?
7. Describe the different ethnic groups of Laos? How do they differ from Cambodia?
8. In what ways has the government of Laos affected the economy?
9. Describe the important ingredient to the economy of Laos? (Hint: it's illegal in the US)
10. Describe the ethnic divisions and religions of Cambodia?