Until French colonization in the middle of the 19th century, the economy of Vietnam was mainly agrarian and village-oriented. However, French colonizers deliberately developed the regions differently,
A crackled blue-white glazed Vietnamese vase depicting Fisherman and the Geek, produced by Bát Tràng village, Nguyễn dynasty period, 19th century
Copper coins issued by Lý Thái Tông (1025-1054), Lý dynasty, 11th century
A silver coin minted during Tự Đức (1848-1883), Nguyễn dynasty period, 19th century
Hanoi Silk Market (Hàng Gai) street, circa 1884
Vietnam, with its coastal strip, rugged mountainous interior, and two major deltas, became home to numerous cultures throughout history. Its strategic geographical position in Southeast Asia also made
Economic history of Vietnam
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Phung Nguyen cooking pots, 2,000–1,500 BCE
Go Mun fishing hooks, 1,100–800 BCE
Giong Ca Vo agate necklace, 500 BCE