Vietnam
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...in 1969, adversely affected the economy, bringing a severe recession. At...fighting prevented any attempt at economic recovery in the south, North Vietnam was...exacerbated by a U.S. trade embargo. Economic hardship prompted the flight of...limited success in revitalizing its economy, although there was no corresponding...Communist party; Phan Van Khai, an economic reformer, became premier, and Tran...was chosen as president. Vietnams economy was affected by the Asian financial...