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.

3 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 …

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 …

2 days ago · 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.

Nov 24, 2025 · Scientists suggested that climate change could make central Vietnam a global hot spot for destructive storms. This year has seemed to prove the point.

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is an S-shaped strip of land, located in the center of Southeast Asia, on the eastern side of the Indochinese peninsula, bordering China to the north, Laos and …

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 …

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.

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam (or just Vietnam) (Vietnamese: Cộng hòa Xã hội chủ nghĩa Việt Nam) is a country in Southeast Asia. The neighboring countries are Cambodia, China, and Laos.

Vietnam experienced a period of prolonged warfare in the mid-20th century and a partitioning (1954–75), first militarily and later politically, into the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, better …