Ho Chi Minh City has rapidly changed since the Vietnam War, when it was called Saigon, the capital of the former South Vietnam. Old buildings have been demolished, replaced by high-rises and new ...
TW in Vietnam blogs about the vanishing landmarks in Saigon and the need to preserve historical sites in the city. Global Voices stands out as one of the earliest and strongest examples of how media ...
During the Vietnam War, Da Nang was a major base for both the U.S. and South Vietnamese forces. The first American combat troops landed there in 1965, and it became a hub for operations and supply.