Vietnam Economy

Vietnam's economy in the war

During the period of 1945-1975, Vietnam was divided into two regions with two different governments. In the North, the authority government was the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the direction of economic developing was socialist-oriented and planned economy.

Vietnam's economy after the war (1975-1986)

After the war, the Northern and Southern Vietnam were unified as one state: the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. In 1978, Vietnamese government issued new currency of Vietnam Dong (VND), unified financial market of the North and the South. Socialist planned economy played dominant role in the economy.

Vietnam's economy since reform in 1986

In December 1986, the 6th congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam was taken place. At the congress, delegates reached consensus on a reforming program. Since 1986, Doi Moi (Reform) has been launched in economy, politics and society. Beside state and collective sectors in economy, private and foreign sectors are recognized.

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