The Vietnam War began shortly after, between the communist North Vietnam, supported by the Soviet Union and China, and the anti-communist South Vietnam, supported by the United States.

5 days ago · The Vietnam War began as a civil war but escalated into a massively destructive international conflict. North Vietnam, led by the forces that had expelled the French, sought …

2 days ago · The coastal cities of Hoi An and Nha Trang, and a key coffee-producing belt, are among the worst-hit.

Discover the highlights of Vietnam through the country's official tourism website. Plan your trip with advice on Vietnam's best destinations, what to do in Vietnam, visas for Vietnam, where to …

Vietnam is a developing, mainly agrarian country that is moving from a centrally-planned economy to a market economy. Political control rests with the Communist Party.

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Nov 6, 2025 · From the lively cities of HCMC and Hanoi to peaceful national parks and secluded beaches, here are the best places in Vietnam to put on your itinerary.

Sep 13, 2024 · Once one of the world’s poorest and most isolated countries, Vietnam is now a middle-income country with a dynamic, young population and a promising future. Since joining …

Vietnam officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a nation in Southeast Asia. It borders the People's Republic of China to the north, Laos to the northwest, and Cambodia to the southwest.

Relentless rains and floods have killed at least 41 people in central Vietnam since the weekend, while a search continues for nine still missing, state media reported.