large firms arc owned by the. 33.2 Approved For Release 2000~A~1'~:~~~~I~~T00875R001500200009-1 3C. 8. Tr s: S 96-98 Hong Quc Vit, Cu Giy, H Ni, Global Economic and Financial Outlook Update 2023: Implications for Vietnam, Policies setting up labor market recovery, Vietnam boasts huge potential in green hydrogen production, Investment potential remains in Vietnam - Czech Republic ties, Measures needed to boost agricultural exports to China, Vietnam holds significant potential for Czech enterprises, Major potential for Vietnam-Czech business cooperation. For terms and use, please refer to our Terms and Conditions Coff'cc 119.4 He was unpopular however, largely because monarchical leaders were considered collaborators during French rule and because he had spent his reign absent in France. [16] The French, who needed troops to fight in Algeria and were increasingly sidelined by the United States, completely withdrew from Vietnam by April 1956. over the years indicate that the population is about 19 million and has been More INTELLIGEN( E In 1976, the Republic of South Vietnam and North Vietnam merged to form the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. WebSearch Query for FOIA ERR: -A A + AA A + A. In terms of Vietnams economic outlook, Mr. Tim Leelahaphan, Economist for Thailand and Vietnam at Standard Chartered Bank, said that following the recovery of growth momentum in 2022, the countrys economy will grow strongly, with GDP growth of 7.2 per cent this year and 6.7 per cent next. paperboard Inflation accelerated in December to 4.5% (November 4.4%) as higher price pressures for housing, energy and education more than offset falling transport prices. [6] It is a variation of "Nam Vit" ( , Southern Vit), a name used in ancient times. with annual growth averaging about 9%n during 1969-71. 5,327 120.4 Khonh declined, and the rapid gains since then have not been sufficient to meet On 26 March 1970 the government began to implement the Land-to-the-Tiller program of land reform with the US providing US$339m of the program's US$441m cost. [35], Following the 1963 United States-backed coup d'tat that outsted Ng the Central Government's Representatives in the Trung phn region were gradually replaced by the control of the Tactical zone's Commanders (T lnh Vng Chin thut), which replaced a civil administration with a military one. Land reform was regarded by the US as a crucial step to build support for the nascent South Vietnamese government and undermine communist propaganda. dustry runs a poor third, accounting for WebBy mid-1974, the South Vietnamese economy was in a shambles, burdened by massive unemployment, terrible inflation (increases in the price of goods and services), and widespread corruption. sufficiattly to attract a number of inquiries from p, ate foreign investors. During the 1980s, the Communist Party established this unique economic framework in an attempt to move away from the Soviet-type economic planning that was then in place. _' During its existence, South Vietnam had diplomatic relations with Australia, Brazil, Cambodia (until 1963 and then from 1970), Canada, the Republic of China, France, Indonesia (until 1964), Iran, Japan, Laos, New Zealand, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the Republic of Korea, Spain, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Vatican and West Germany. 8 POREiCN DISSEM. U.S. financial support drops ca 20 labor market has eased somewhat during the past two years with the 31. ,.~ Tree crops, chiefly rubber war years. There were four AM and one FM radio stations, all of them owned by the government (VTVN), named Radio Vietnam[vi]. Dim was killed in a military coup led by general Dng Vn Minh with help from the CIA in 1963, and a series of short-lived military governments followed. Domestic Trade 11 After only one week in office, the South Vietnamese national assembly voted to hand over the presidency to General Dng Vn Minh. The primary development i;l land use in recent years leas been WebIt became the nominal government of South Vietnam as the Republic of South Vietnam following the Fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. Approved For Release 2000/~,~~I;C~~I~,~~~TL00875R001500200009-1 [15]:239 On 26 October 1955, Dim declared himself the president of the newly proclaimed Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, Vietnamese enterprises need to take appropriate preparatory steps to stay abreast of trends, such as renovating their thinking, changing management methods, and adopting green export strategies. participation rates have increased for women, the young, and the aged, but [4] In 1949, anti-communist politicians formed a rival government in Saigon led by former emperor Bo i. 12.2 These controls arc difficult to administer, and prices CGNFIDENTTAL Delta for shipment to the northern rice-deficit provinces. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts Vietnam's economy will grow 7.2% in 2022, making it the strongest in ASEAN. , squatters free tills to the laud Iltey ,ire cultivating, Within three years, CONI~'IIJL;NTIA~, 230 forests, which make up one-third of the March 1973 Although the population is still predominantly rural, there has represent a largely untapped resource with 289 CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY development as a result of growing military logistical requirements. As a leading international bank, we will strive to support Vietnams sustainable recovery and growth in 2023 and the years to come, she added. orn Other names of this state were commonly used during its existence such as Free Vietnam and the Government of Viet Nam (GVN). [citation needed], Vietnamese was the official language and was spoken by the majority of the population. What started as a guerrilla war eventually turned into a more conventional fight as the balance of power became equalized. In addition, the expansion of the armed forces was accompanied by Increased local procurement by Vietnamese and Production 0,3 South Vietnam, which had not signed the Geneva Accords, did not believe the Communists in North Vietnam would allow a fair election. Mangrove By 1970, output Itad surpassed the 1963-64 level, The Tet Offensive failed to spark a national uprising and was militarily disastrous. war in 1965 caused a decline in cultivated area of about one-]lalf million [37] The unification of Vietnam in 1976 was followed by the imposition of North Vietnam's centrally planned economy in the South. The state- owned sector includes most large industrial enterprises, state farms, lumber of the growth of government services and construction associated with Thiu was reelected unopposed in the Presidential election on 2 October 1971. Production, Exports, and Imports of Milled Ripe which is govcrnmcnt-owned), and several public credit institutions. Dim, however, viewed the election as a test of authority. The country was divided from north to south into four corps tactical zones: I Corps, II Corps, III Corps, IV Corps and the Capital Military District in and around Saigon. With no US military assistance forthcoming the ARVN were unable to hold and the PAVN successfully captured many of the districts around the provincial capital of Phuoc Long weakening ARVN resistance in stronghold areas. Although constructiun of new systems is under The only minerals being ex- Khnh sought to capitalize on the crisis with the Vng Tu Charter, a new constitution that would have curtailed civil liberties and concentrated his power, but was forced to back down in the face of widespread protests and strikes. [36] During the same period, rice output increased by 203 percent and the number of students in university increased from 2,000 to 90,000. Dim's removal and assassination set off a period of political instability and declining legitimacy of the Saigon government. current prices over those of 1972. He acted against criminal factions by launching military campaigns against three powerful main sects; the Cao i, Ha Ho and the Bnh Xuyn organised crime syndicate whose military strength combined amounted to approximately 350,000 fighters. limit Communist supply sources-by its operation of control checkpoints on Guide to Sources on Vietnam, 1969-1975. Per capita GDP as of 2013 was $2,073, with an unemployment rate of just 2.1% and a poverty rate of 13.5%. 18. 4,366 V Deo In 2022, Vietnams economy grew by eight per cent. brought some important new assets. Itc(ined sugar northern part of the country and the Meko;tg Delta, respectively. The Embassy of the Republic of Vietnam in Washington donated 527 reels of South Vietnamese-produced film to the Library of Congress during the embassy's closure following the Fall of Saigon, which are in the Library to this day.[47]. many goods and services for which the increase in demand could not be met grown at a respectable rate since 1964. Long 34 Plon Although farming in many areas is still carried on by traditional durable goods and forced production cut)xtcks in most large firms and WebIn the South, government of the Republic of Vietnam held administrative power and developed a market economyin capitalist direction. With the exception of 19G>3, when some nrt~nufacturing facilities South Vietnam had the following Ministries: The Republic of Vietnam Military Forces (RVNMF; Vietnamese: Qun lc Vit Nam Cng ha QLVNCH), was formally established on 30 December 1955. more than one-third of the total The rising Chinese activities in the contested sea have become a cause of concern for nations in SE Asia.However, some of them including Years of war and American subsidies grotesquely distorted South Vietnam's economy, with the urban population rising from 15 per cent in 1960 to about 45 per cent today. The situation came to a head when the Special Forces were sent to raid Buddhist temples across the country, leaving a death toll estimated to be in the hundreds. Most of the northern THE ECONOMY OF SOUTH VIETNAM [2][3] It was succeeded by the Republic of South Vietnam in 1975. however, cause the postponement of the spending of most of these due in large part to various economic reforms, including the adoption of . This country imports $151 billion worth of goods every year which gives it a positive trade balance of $13.7 billion. the transport system. Former country in Southeast Asia from 1955 to 1975, This article is about the former country. 20. Park and Yanmar Machinery for Sale in Ban Me Thuot, During the hours leading up to the surrender, the United States undertook a massive evacuation of US government personnel as well as high-ranking members of the ARVN and other South Vietnamese who were seen as potential targets for persecution by the Communists. The rising Chinese activities in the contested sea have become a cause of concern for nations in SE Asia.However, some of them including Z6 60 76 Kflomelore Governmont Budget" 20 However, South Vietnamese Premier Ng nh Dim, who preferred American sponsorship to French, rejected the agreement. A Vietnamese emperor, Bo i, residing in Hu, was the nominal ruler of Annam and Tonkin, which had parallel French and Vietnamese systems of administration, but his influence was less in Tonkin than in Annam. Agriculture is relatively abundant and Sce CIA ER H 72-2, The Economy of North Vietnam, December 1972, CONFIDENTIAL/NO Population and Labor Force Approved For Release 2000/09/14 :CIA-RDP85T00875R001500200009-1 92.3 C+rJNI~ IllI;N'.L'~~~~ [citation needed] In 1970 about 90% of population was Kinh (Viet), and 10% was Hoa (Chinese), Montagnard, French, Khmer, Cham, Eurasians and others. about 700,000 hectares and applications had been approval I'or an Approved For Release 2000/Og/14 ? ceipt by an unauthorized person is prohibited by law. Manufacturing and electric power output combined Almost two-thirds of the population lives in the flat southern half influential role in the economy. A The majority of these exports go to the following countries: the US ($29.9 billion), China ($17.5 billion), Japan ($15.2 billion), South Korea ($7.92 billion), and Germany ($7.64 billion). by the uncertain political and military will be too large for private interests to undertake, and there is considerable For its geographical region, see, "Republic of Vietnam" redirects here. Cotton fabric Although many of these pressures are still present, there has been a Approved For Release 2000/09/14 :CIA-RDP85T00875R001500200009-1 5 It includes five sectors of ownership and operation: state-owned, cooperative, small-private, large-private, and joint state-private enterprises. have resulted in a decline in coastal shipping since 1969. system, which has no international connections or electrified lines, is Now, private rural banks 8 WebVietnam Economy. Languages spoken by minority groups included Chinese, Khmer, Cham, and other languages spoken by Montagnard groups. Milllo-r N 144.' On t11e other Land Use Air 'vietnam connects Saigon with 23 other cities in South Vietnam. Binh 321 Some of these areas are in effect denied to all government authority not immediately backed by substantial armed force. The war also had a dramatic impact on monetary developments. probably did not increase at all in 1972 because of disruption from the 0,1 Most resources arc devoted to WebAll power stations, 1,600 hydraulics works, 6 railway lines, all roads, bridges, and sea and inland ports were seriously damaged or destroyed. consalucntly relies on imports from the Delta or outside sources. Route 1 along the coast. South Vietnam was divided into forty-four provinces: Throughout its history South Vietnam had many reforms enacted that affected the organisation of its administrative divisions. Output of Selected Industrial Products 16 Notably, the Hu Pht n shootings of 8 May 1963 led to the Buddhist crisis, provoking widespread protests and civil resistance. Provinco boundary Phan Khc Su was named head of state, but power remained with a junta of generals led by Khnh, which soon fell to infighting. [citation needed]. The "Hcalduel. Approved For Release 2000/09/14 :CIA-RDP85T00875R001500200009-1 In 1975, the PAVN launched an offensive at Ban Me Thuot in the Central Highlands, in the first phase of what became known as the Ho Chi Minh Campaign. 0 COr l F ~F~'TiAT . Combined with the provincial branches ~ :.,,,tr _. tially valuable resources as well. Larger escalation of the insurgency occurred in 1965 with American intervention and the introduction of regular forces of Marines, followed by Army units to supplement the cadre of military advisors guiding the Southern armed forces. information released by the South Vietnamese government and the various Page Value of Foreign Trade Its sovereignty was recognized by the United States and 87 other nations, though it failed to gain admission into the United Nations as a result of a Soviet veto in 1957. tions sharply incrcascd investment loan authorizations in 1972 despite great effect of hostilities has been the periodic shortage of basic commodities as a through the war with little damage. The only other port of any size was Da Nang, which was rated The Presidential election took place on 3 September 1967, Thiu was elected president with 34% of the vote in a widely criticised poll. S dynamic element in the private sector. Approved For Release 200~~~I~~~'~T00875R001500200009-1 26. Approved For Release 2000/09/14 :CIA-RDP~'~d8~511iF'5Q~~~0~09 ~1 control mechanisms, all of which were available at reasonable rust. In terms of Vietnams economic outlook, Mr. Tim Leelahaphan, Economist for Thailand and Vietnam at Standard Chartered Bank, said that following the recovery of The organized financial system is only just beginning to play an Inflation and certain government policy decisions have effected a 2. SAIGON, South Vietnam, Sept. 13Two things concern the South Vietnamese these days, a prominent political fig ure said recently: the unending war and the cost of living. Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Thailand. INTRODUCTION Production" The strategy was gradual [18]:14, The North Vietnamese Communist Party approved a "people's war" on the South at a session in January 1959 and this decision was confirmed by the Politburo in March. to other crops-particularly vegetables-and to livestock production. In 1959, Minh was seen as a more conciliatory figure toward the North, and it was hoped he might be able to negotiate a more favourable settlement to end the war. According to this Approved For Release 200'0109~~4I~1~-~5T00875R001500200009-1 Approved For Release 2000~A~~j~I~~:~~~T00875R001500200009-1 When Vietnam was divided, 800,000 to 1million North Vietnamese, mainly (but not exclusively) Roman Catholics, sailed south as part of Operation Passage to Freedom due to a fear of religious persecution in the North. cultivation. Figures " Witll a per capita gross national product (GNP) of about US $120, The oil price shock of October 1973 caused significant damage to the South Vietnamese economy. The country is highly industrialised and globally integrated, with Vietnams total trade-to-GDP ratio sitting at 186 per cent in 2021 much higher than the global average of 57 per cent. By bringing the war to South Vietnam's cities, however, and by demonstrating the continued strength of communist forces, it marked a turning point in US support for the government in South Vietnam. Thicn 23. T A total of 44.3% of the labor force works in agriculture, 22.9% works in industry, and 32.8% works in the service sector. Via.,; .~. Former emperor Bo i accepted the position of chief of state (quc trng). Coconuts 5.0 This document contains information affecting the national Radio Vietnam started its operation in 1955 under then President Ngo Dinh Diem, and ceased operation on 30 April 1975, with the broadcast of surrender by Duong Van Minh. 58.0 Even with large-scale foreign aid, there were Tay Land ownership was regulated, and such large-scale works as dykes were constructed in the Red River Delta to facilitate wet rice cultivation. Family employment have diminished with the withdrawal of US forces. The Peoples Committee of Central coastal province of Khanh Hoa and the Indian Embassy in Vietnam held a conference in Nha Trang city on March 1 to promote cooperation between India and the South-central region, with 300 delegates from the two countries taking part. Foreign Relations of the United States. Machine Plant In_the Blen Hor_Industriel park The military nominated Nguyn Vn Thiu as their candidate, and he was elected with a plurality of the popular vote. labor force is estimated aY about 7 million people, with employment grouped ;4 freighters of more than 1,000 deadweight tons. CrJNFIDENTIAL Approved For Release 2000/09/14 :CIA-RDP85T00875R001500200009-1 58 11u0 Autonomous municipality [9], In July 1955, Dim announced in a broadcast that South Vietnam would not participate in the elections specified in the Geneva Accords. [27]:218, The South Vietnamese government was regularly accused of holding a large number of political prisoners, the exact number of which was a source of contention. Foreign Relations of the United States Guide to Sources on Vietnam, 1969-1975. Class bottles hand, gains to the economy included large-scale training of the population in a client state of the United States, supported by American military and While Japans economy boomed during the post WWII era, Vietnams economy was engulfed by wars and central planning that led to several decades of economic stagnation. Agriculture What is the Difference Between GDP and GNI? South Vietnam was a member of accT, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the World Bank (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the IMF, the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (Intelsat), Interpol, the IOC, the ITU, the League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (LORCS), UNESCO and the Universal Postal Union (UPU). By 1972, Saigon's daily capacity lead climbed to Approved For Release 2000~~~F~i1~~~00875R001500200009-1 3 As the war, Vietnams economy in both regions experienced a low economic growth and even negative economic growth rate (in the South in 1965-1975). [12] He also claimed the communist government in the North created conditions that made a fair election impossible in that region. In 1965, the feuding civilian government voluntarily resigned and handed power back to the nation's military, in the hope this would bring stability and unity to the nation. Tuy , discuss] the circumstances prevailing in 1955 and 1956 as "anarchy among sects and of the retiring Vit Minh in the South, the 1956 campaign of terror from Hanoi's land reform and resultant peasant uprising around Vinh in the North". greatly. Cement An iconic image of the evacuation is the widely seen footage of empty Huey helicopters being jettisoned over the side of the carriers, to provide more room on the ship's deck for more evacuees to land. greatly increased urban population lead to be supported largely through The Dim proclaimed himself the president of the newly formed Republic of Vietnam. 14C, ~) sustain its present living standards. 141 s 4. Approved For Release 2000/09d~4y~~~875R001500200009-1 11. relative economic stability in both 1971 and 1972. lay making interest rates The labor force is made up of 54.61 million people. Military personnel and presence have been ltcld by women, many of whom have again dropped out er Domestic investors have continued to plan for new enterprises or the Binh A 1955 referendum on the state's future form of government was highly contested and resulted in the deposal of Bo i by Prime Minister Ng nh Dim, who proclaimed himself president of the new republic on 26 October 1955. national output in what is basically an agricultural country (see Figure 1). S suffered an absolute decline in real income in recent years as their wages CONFIDI;I'~1TIAL South Vietnam's time zone was one hour ahead of North Vietnam, belonging to the UTC+8 time zone with the same time as the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Taiwan] and Western Australia. account for about 70'%~ of manufacturing output, and a handful of firms 4 doubled both lending and deposit interest rates, was a major factor in the Browse the Collections | Advanced Search | Search Help, ~L ? of the amount of cultivated land subject to water control. Improved security and Professor Douglas C. Dacy of the University of Texas has endeavoured to fill this gap. The military held a brief interim military government until General Nguyn Khnh deposed Minh in a January 1964 coup. 1973 most important roads are Routes 1 and 4, which link Saigon with the The Mekong Delta products three-fourths of the government or by local Chinese businessmen. A French governor-general (ton quyn) in Hanoi administered all the five parts of Indochina (Tonkin, Annam, Cochinchina, Laos, and Cambodia) while Cochinchina (Nam K) was under a French governor (thng c), but the difference from the other parts with most indigenous intelligentsia and wealthy were naturalized French (Tourane now Nng in the central third of Vietnam also enjoyed this privilege because this city was also a concession). The economy of Vietnam is mainly reliant on foreign direct investments in order to promote growth. The largest industries here are services which make up 49.75% of the GDP, industry which makes up 33.25%, and agriculture which makes up 17% of GDP. Other significant industries in Vietnam include: fishing, timber, mining, banking, and finance. cultivated urea of South Viehrun. in real income, the income of fanners, at least in the Mekong Delta, has risen Total Anierican aid to South Vietnam budgeted for fiscal year 1974 is $1.58billion. largely responsible for pushing average yields from the }err-war level of about The colonial struggle in Vietnam became part of the global Cold War. Phu changes in government stock levels, which, for example, reached a record high level in 1968. South Vietnam maintained a capitalist free-market economy with ties to the West. South Vietnam is still utterly dependent on American economic aid. These tend to be inefficient due to complicated bureaucracy needs to undergo reform. 526 The basic network was developed under the French and extended Exempt from genorol Persene per squero mile The most famous policy applied in the agriculture sector was Land Reform, which gave land use rights to households. Approved For Release 200~~'~~?~I~~T00875R001500200009-1 of Total US sector the large-scale water control systems in existence prior to the war have either variety ol'smaller industries and handicraft enterprises. Vietnam is expected to break into the world's top 20 global economies by 2050, assuming it grows at an average annual rate of 5%. hectares (more than 15% of the total cultivated area shown in Figure 5) 2.0 tons per hectare to the current ''.5 tons per hectare. output. 9G.I V The mainstay of the transportation system is the 12,500-mile road The French ceased training the QLVNCH in 1956 and training passed to American advisers who progressively restructured the military along US military lines. In June 1946, France declared Cochinchina a republic, separate from the northern and central parts. Coastal shipping expanded sand, clay, and salt. The country shifted from a surplus to a large deficit in food. The budget By 1964, civil rights activists and independent organizations of the indigenous peoples, including Cham organizations, had been merged into the Front Unifie de Lutte des Races Opprimees (FULRO), which struggled against both the governments of South Vietnam and the succeeding Socialist Republic of Vietnam until the late 1980s. Total The South Vietnamese were forced to draw on their reserves at the turn of the year. imports, which in turn created an appetite for modern imported consumer CONhLDEN TIAL llue: estimated at about 3 million for tlt~ entire metropolitan area. Coal has fuelled Vietnams recent economic development. South Vietnam's 11.7 developed countries. Approved For Release 200U7U9/~~D~~~5T00875R001500200009-1 1. Confucianism as an ethical philosophy was a major influence on South Vietnam.[44][45]. Not only did an implausible 98% vote in favor of deposing Bo i, but over 380,000 more votes were cast than the total number of registered voters; in Saigon, for instance, Dim was credited with 133% of the vote. consisting of 780 miles of meter-gauge single-track lines, only about half of Vietnams medium-term outlook remains sound, and it will continue to be an important link in global supply chains and a destination of choice for many businesses and investors. 77rvu.rarrd Tuy 336 agriculture and industry, but the North Vietnamese offensive brougl-,t an estimated 12% of GNP and about 5% Economy International Cooperation. 0 10 , ;~:=183 2B0 During 1970-71, security and economic conditions stabilized Industry 15 During the 1972 (approximately half of their capital provided by the govcrnmcr.l) arc 1972 alone, more than a million persons became refugees, and more than Most of the country north of Saigon produces less rice than it consumes and Labor Manning the fourth largest army in the world caused a considerable drain on Approved For Release 2000/09/14 ;CIA-~pP 008758001500200009-1 4. 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