Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan (2nd-R) speaks during a meeting of the Consultative Group for Vietnam, in Hanoi December 1, 2004. Vietnam appealed to international donors on Wednesday for more aid, which the World Bank (news - web sites) says is likely to be around $2.8 billion next year, as it aims for WTO membership by the end of 2005. REUTERS/Kham
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I find it telling that country needs donations of money so it can join a "free trade" group.