The Asian Yearbook of International Law is produced by the Foundation for the Development of International Law in Asia (DILA) and is a major refereed publication dedicated to international law issues as seen primarily from an Asian perspective. The articles are written by experts from the region and elsewhere.

B.S. Chimni is Professor in the School of International Studies at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, India.

Miyoshi Masahiro is Professor Emeritus of International Law at Aichi University, Japan.

Thio Li-ann is Professor at the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore where she teaches public international law, constitutional law and human rights law.

Introduction by the General Editors Part 1: Articles 1. Japan-Alcoholic Beverages Case Revisited: A Case of Treaty Interpretation or Formation of International Law? Takashi Miyazaki 2. Caveat Emptor: Three Aspects of Investment Protection Treaties, Michael Ewing-Chow and Ng Wuay Teck 3. Some Asian States' Opposition to the Concept of War Crimes in Non-International Armed Conflicts and its Legal Implications, Zhu Lijiang 4. Effectiveness of National Human Rights Institutions in International Human Rights Law: Problems and Prospects, Sanzhuan Guo Part 2: Note Vietnam's Membership in the WTO: The Challenge of Reconciling Socialist Policies with the Principle of Open Economy, Lan Anh Tran Part 3: Legal Materials State Practice of Asian Countries in the Field of International Law, Participation in Multilateral Treaties Part 4: Agora: Is There An Asian Approach To International Law? Is there an Asian Approach to International Law? - Questions, Theses and Reflections, BS Chimni, Asian International Law: Where is it Now?, M. Sornarajah Part 5: Developments Case between Malaysia and Singapore Concerning Sovereignty Over Pedra Branca/Pulau Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge, Robert Beckman, Australia's "Rudd Proposal": Business as Usual, C.L. Lim, Suhakam: The First Ten Years: The Reception and Interpretation of Human Rights norms in Malaysia, Cheah Wuiling Part 6: Survey of Literature Book Reviews, Survey of Literature