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This is a timeline of Vietnamese history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in Vietnam and its predecessor states. To read about the background to these events, see History of Vietnam. Prehistory / Millennia: 3rd BC · 2nd BC –1st BC · 1st–2nd · 3rd.
Explore the rich and intricate history of Vietnam, a country located in the heart of Southeast Asia, distinguished by its profound cultural heritage and historical depth. This introduction acts as a portal to the complex timeline of Vietnam's history, spanning from its ancient dynasties to the contemporary era.
Vietnamese internet users have experienced certain restrictions and technical hiccups, such as regular submarine cable ruptures, yet the evolution of the internet in at least the past decade has changed long-rooted definitions in Vietnam about social life and doing business.
History of Vietnam, a survey of notable events and people in the history of Vietnam. Located in the eastern portion of mainland Southeast Asia, Vietnam is bordered by China to the north, the South China Sea to the east and south, the Gulf of Thailand (Gulf of Siam) to the southwest, and Cambodia.
This timeline below shows you the history of Vietnam in broad outline. 3000BC – 1000BC Tribes from South China moved to the Red River Delta area. 208BC – The Chinese general Trieu Da makes himself emperor of Nam Viet (part of the current north of Vietnam and China).
The history of Vietnam can be traced back to around 20,000 years ago. The earliest modern human inhabitants of Southeast Asia were Ancient East Eurasian hunter-gatherers that arrived in the area at least c. 40,000 BP, following the Out of Africa migration (before 60,000 BP).
• 1978 Vietnam invades and occupies Cambodia • 1979 Sino-Vietnamese border war • 1985-89 Vietnam removes troops from Cambodia; 1991 formal end • 1988 Beginning of economic and institutional reforms • 1995 U.S. and Vietnam establish diplomatic relations • 1996 Vietnam joins the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
