This document provides information about Vietnam and Cambodia through photos and captions taken during a 2008 trip by Stuart and Sandy Malawer. It summarizes that Vietnam has a large coastline and is a major exporter of rice and coffee. Though still largely agricultural, tourism and textile exports also contribute significantly to Vietnam's economy. Saigon is Vietnam's commercial center while Hanoi is the political capital. The document also describes landmarks like China Beach, Danang, Ha Long Bay, and Hoa Lo Prison. For Cambodia, it mentions Angkor Wat and elephants as the national symbol, and notes Cambodia is much poorer than Vietnam but is seeing increased investment.
2. China Beach (Danang) ………………….
Marines Landed in 1960s & now a strip for 5-Star Hotels.
Part of tourist trade that generates millions in revenues for economic
development. Tourism is a major aspect of Vietnam’s economic strategy.
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6. Near Rice paddies outside of Hue --- Vietnam is the world’s second largest exporter of rice.
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7. Water buffaloes are important in farming ……. Vietnam is still primarily an agricultural nation.
…… Has huge fish farms and large exporter of coffee …..
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18. Ha Long Bay.
The classic French movie Indo-Chine about the French in Indo-China was filmed in Ha Long Bay.
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19. Hanoi (Political Capital of Vietnam)
Strongly regulates Vietnamese society as a socialist government, but strongly supports free market
economy since the 1990s as means of economic development.
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20. With Ha Vu in Hanoi (GMU doctorial student) – Dinner at her home –
Many Vietnamese now study in the U.S.
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21. Hanoi – Dinner & Family Time.
Very strong Asian family units. Family problems are universal – but little counseling available.
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22. Site of John McCain’s Imprisonment…….. Hoa Lo Prison in Hanoi
(Former French prison for Vietnamese Nationalists in the 1940s & 1950s)
-- Central Building is below --
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31. Cambodia …. (Wedding & Fishing Village) – Cambodia is much poorer than Vietnam.
It is considered by some as the next Vietnam – It is now having increased
international investment.
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