Introduction: aerial and street-level footage and commentary make the central point that Vietnam is rural.

02.34 - 03.25

Commentary and footage describe Vietnam's promising situation in terms of economic resources.

03.25 - 04.42

The programme focuses on tourism, as the government's top priority. It concentrates on the coastal town of Nha Trang.

04.42 - 07.46

The development of tourism is explored through interviews with a 20 year old street trader, Van Tham Lee. Commentary elaborates on the links between different parts of the informal service economy.

07.46 - 09.14

Footage and commentary consider large-scale commercial developments such as Nha Trang's new international beach resort.

09.14 - 10.13

The programme examines the 'multiplier effect' of the tourist industry - the benefits to farmers and fisherman.

10.13 - 12.14

Interviews with Miss Thi Tuong Vy discuss her role as food buyer for the new resort. They lead to a discussion of changes to the local economy and people's way of life.

12.14 - 17.18

Commentary and interviews focus again on Tham to see how his business can expand now that the new hotel is open. His links with business in Ho Chi Minh City are explored, with impressive photography of the urban environment as background.

17.18 - end

Commentary states again the enormous potential in Vietnam. Footage concentrates first on its coastline, and then goes inland. The possibility is raised of tourism growing too much and spoiling the very culture and landscape people come to see. Miss Vy is confident that Vietnam will avoid the mistakes made elsewhere.