In early 2008, Vietnam's inflation rate had risen to 25 per cent, while the country's trade deficit widened to more than $14 billion.

VOA: standard.2009.10.16

Opposition leaders have accepted the results. Botswana has enjoyed a high rate of economic growth and a per capita income of nearly $14,000 a year.

VOA: standard.2009.10.19

the rate has dropped to 83 per 1,000,down sharply from 124 a decade ago.

VOA: standard.2009.11.10