Vietnam

Country Vietnam
Capital Hanoi
Continent Asia
Currency Dong(VND)
Languages Vietnamese

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Introduction

The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Vietnam declared independence after World War II, but France continued to rule until its 1954 defeat by Communist forces under Ho Chi MINH. Under the Geneva Accords of 1954, Vietnam was divided into the Communist North and anti-Communist South. US economic and military aid to South Vietnam grew through the 1960s in an attempt to bolster the government, but US armed forces were withdrawn following a cease-fire agreement in 1973. Two years later, North Vietnamese forces overran the South reuniting the country under Communist rule. Despite the return of peace, for over a decade the country experienced little economic growth because of conservative leadership policies, the persecution and mass exodus of individuals - many of them successful South Vietnamese merchants - and growing international isolation. However, since the enactment of Vietnam's "doi moi" (renovation) policy in 1986, Vietnamese authorities have committed to increased economic liberalization and enacted structural reforms needed to modernize the economy and to produce more competitive, export-driven industries. The country continues to experience small-scale protests from various groups, the vast majority connected to land-use issues and the lack of equitable mechanisms for resolving disputes. Various ethnic minorities, such as the Montagnards of the Central Highlands and the Khmer Krom in the southern delta region, have also held protests.

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Vietnam gives US tax breaks ahead of tariff announcement - Investment MonitorVietnam gives US tax breaks ahead of tariff announcement  Investment Monitor

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Vietnam’s SSC partners with Singapore to regulate digital assets - CoinGeekVietnam’s SSC partners with Singapore to regulate digital assets  CoinGeek

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Freight services launched at border ports between China, Vietnam - XinhuaFreight services launched at border ports between China, Vietnam  Xinhua

Northern Vietnam port city eyes three potential sites for free trade area - TheinvestorNorthern Vietnam port city eyes three potential sites for free trade area  Theinvestor

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Qualcomm acquires Vietnam-based MovianAI (QCOM:NASDAQ) - Seeking AlphaQualcomm acquires Vietnam-based MovianAI (QCOM:NASDAQ)  Seeking Alpha

UK and Vietnam sign agreement to tackle human trafficking - GOV.UKUK and Vietnam sign agreement to tackle human trafficking  GOV.UK

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Construction begins on $58-million Vietnam-China cross-border bridge - Asia News NetworkConstruction begins on $58-million Vietnam-China cross-border bridge  Asia News Network

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Vietnam's SSC joins hands with Singapore to oversee digital assets - Asia Business OutlookVietnam's SSC joins hands with Singapore to oversee digital assets  Asia Business Outlook

Big Rapids ceremony honors Vietnam veterans on March 29 - Big Rapids PioneerBig Rapids ceremony honors Vietnam veterans on March 29  Big Rapids Pioneer

I traveled solo to Vietnam—here’s everything that surprised me. - DMNewsI traveled solo to Vietnam—here’s everything that surprised me.  DMNews

Vietnam to allow SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service - ReutersVietnam to allow SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service  Reuters

Trump Organization eyes multi-billion-dollar projects in Vietnam amid tariff risks - ReutersTrump Organization eyes multi-billion-dollar projects in Vietnam amid tariff risks  Reuters

Vietnam Airlines posts record profit in 2024 - Tuoi Tre News | Mobile | HomeVietnam Airlines posts record profit in 2024  Tuoi Tre News | Mobile | Home

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Vietnam slashes duties on range of imports to head off US tariffs - CNAVietnam slashes duties on range of imports to head off US tariffs  CNA

Authorities verifying video of 5 elementary school girls smoking in southern Vietnam - Tuoi Tre News | Mobile | HomeAuthorities verifying video of 5 elementary school girls smoking in southern Vietnam  Tuoi Tre News | Mobile | Home

Brazil's Lula touts possible deals with Vietnam as he wraps state visit - ReutersBrazil's Lula touts possible deals with Vietnam as he wraps state visit  Reuters

Southern Vietnam airport Long Thanh’s phase 1 secures extra $23.69 mln in funding - TheinvestorSouthern Vietnam airport Long Thanh’s phase 1 secures extra $23.69 mln in funding  Theinvestor

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Korea to share railway construction expertise with Vietnam - Korea JoongAng DailyKorea to share railway construction expertise with Vietnam  Korea JoongAng Daily

Vietnam's VinFast partners with DHL to deliver car spare parts in Europe - TheinvestorVietnam's VinFast partners with DHL to deliver car spare parts in Europe  Theinvestor

Vietnam police work with 2 foreigners involved in group riding motorcycles with hands off handlebars - Tuoi Tre News | Mobile | HomeVietnam police work with 2 foreigners involved in group riding motorcycles with hands off handlebars  Tuoi Tre News | Mobile | Home

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