Vietnam

Vietnam is a state in Southeast Asia, known by many for its anti-imperialist victory against the United States during the Vietnam War. The state is governed by the Communist Party of Vietnam and is next to Laos. Vietnam has a rapidly growing mixed economy. As of 2013 there was active debate between factions of the ruling party and the public regarding serious economic problems such as failed government-owned ventures and unemployment.

Economy
As of 2013 Vietnam began importing coal from Australia to feed power plants in the south of the country as needs for coal began to outrun domestic production of 43 million tons and exports from coal mines in the north dwindled.

External links and further reading

 * Huy Duc, author, Cam Han, editor, Tran Minh Khoi, editor, Phung Van Vinh, illustrator, Tran Minh Triet, illustrator, Ben Thang Cuoc I - Giai Phong (Ben Thang Cuoc), Osinbook (2012), trade paperback, 412 pages,
 * Ben Thang Cuoc II - Quyen Binh (Ben Thang Cuoc)