December 1986★★★★★
Vietnam launches Đổi Mới
The 6th Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam adopts Đổi Mới, shifting to a socialist-oriented market economy.
EconomyPolitics· Vietnam
Timeline
60 events20th century
- September 1989★★★★★
Vietnam withdraws from Cambodia
Vietnam completes the withdrawal of its troops from Cambodia, opening the way to the Cambodian peace process.
WarPolitics· Vietnam, Cambodia - November 1991★★★★★
China and Vietnam normalise relations
Vietnam and China normalise relations after more than a decade of hostility.
PoliticsTreaty· Vietnam, China - April 1992★★★★★
1992 Constitution of Vietnam
The National Assembly adopts a new constitution enshrining the Đổi Mới reforms and a multi-sector economy.
Politics· Vietnam - February 3, 1994★★★★★
US lifts trade embargo on Vietnam
President Bill Clinton announces the lifting of the US trade embargo on Vietnam.
EconomyPolitics· Vietnam, United States - July 11, 1995★★★★★
Normalisation of US–Vietnam relations
President Bill Clinton announces the normalisation of diplomatic relations with Vietnam.
PoliticsTreaty· Vietnam, United States - July 28, 1995★★★★★
Vietnam joins ASEAN
Vietnam becomes the seventh member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
PoliticsTreaty· Vietnam
21st century
- August 2008★★★★★
Expansion of Hanoi
Hà Tây province and several neighbouring districts are merged into Hanoi, roughly tripling the capital's area.
Politics· Vietnam - September 10, 2023★★★★★
US–Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
During President Joe Biden's visit to Hanoi, the two countries upgrade relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Politics· Vietnam, United States - July 19, 2024★★★★★
Death of Nguyễn Phú Trọng
Nguyễn Phú Trọng, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, dies in office.
DeathPolitics· Vietnam