The French colonial legacy in Vietnam remains a subject of debate. While the period undoubtedly left behind deep scars, it’s undeniable that the French also contributed to the foundation of ...

The triumph marked the end of colonial rule, but also set the stage for the Vietnam War -- the Second Indochina War -- a conflict with the U.S. that lasted until 1975, driven by American fears of ...

His formative years were spent in colonial jails, which served to shape him into a determined and implacable revolutionary. Released in 1945 when Vietnam regained formal independence, Le Duan quickly ...

The French colonization of Vietnam remains one of the most harrowing chapters in the legacy of European imperialism, leaving an indelible scar on Southeast Asia. France's conquest of Vietnam began ...

In celebration of 100 years of revolutionary journalism in the country, Vietnam News speaks to some of the last war ...

The brutal images Americans saw on their televisions every night fuelled such discontent. Unlike the feel-good newsreels broadcast in the second world war, coverage of Vietnam was not sanitised.

Cooperation on war legacy issues also laid a foundation for growing U.S.-Vietnam ties, culminating in 2023 when Vietnam elevated the U.S. to its highest diplomatic status of comprehensive ...

The legacy of a Vietnam War hero scrubbed from a government webpage remains strong in the southernmost part of Texas By Amanda Jackson , CNN | Photographs by Gabriel V. Cárdenas for CNN 8 minute read ...