
Diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the European Union were elevated to the level of a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” on 29 January 2026. The decision was announced during an official visit by European Council President Antonio Costa to Hanoi, with both parties stating that they had entered a new phase in their relations. With this step, Vietnam joined the group of countries that have established a comprehensive strategic partnership with the European Union.Historical BackgroundDiplo
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Hang Son Doong Cave, within the boundaries of Quang Binh Province in central Vietnam, lies the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. place was discovered in 2009 through scientific exploration and has since been recognized in literature as the world’s largest known natural cave. It is one of the most significant caves in terms of geology, biology and environment sciences, due to its volumetric scale and ecosystem characteristics.History of DiscoveryCave was first accidentally discovered in 1991 by a
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Hang Son Doong is a cave located within the boundaries of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam, and is recognized as the world’s largest natural cave. With a volume of 38.5 million cubic meters, it was officially certified by Guinness World Records in 2013.Cave was discovered in 1990 by Ho Khanh, a local farmer, while seeking shelter from a storm during a hunting expedition in the Phong Nha forests. However, due to the challenging land conditions, its location was forg
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Sümeyra Uzun

Typhoon Kalmaegi (2025) was a severe tropical storm that formed in the Pacific Ocean in November and affected the Philippines and Vietnam. Known in the Philippines as "Tino," the typhoon caused 232 deaths, left 102 people missing, and injured 523 others. Approximately 3.3 million people were affected, with 134,949 homes damaged and 20,510 homes destroyed. On 6 November 2025, the typhoon made landfall over the South China Sea in Vietnam, where it resulted in 5 deaths, 7 injuries, and left 1.28 mi
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The Halong Bay Passenger Boat Accident (2025) was a maritime disaster that occurred on 19 July 2025 in Halong Bay, Quảng Ninh Province, Vietnam, when the passenger vessel Vịnh Xanh 58 capsized due to a sudden storm. During the incident, the vessel, carrying 53 people, sank, resulting in numerous fatalities.Course of the AccidentThe accident occurred on Saturday 19 July 2025 in the afternoon in Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Vietnam’s most visited tourist destinations. The in
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Edanur Karakoç

Jungle warfare refers to military operations conducted in areas characterized by dense forests, thick vegetation, and tropical or subtropical climates. This form of warfare differs from conventional land combat due to challenging terrain conditions, high humidity, limited visibility, complex topography, and climatic hardships. In modern military literature, it is known as jungle warfare and has long been practiced by armed forces in regions such as South America, Southeast Asia, and the Indian-P
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Vietnam ile Avrupa Birliği arasındaki diplomatik ilişkiler, 29 Ocak 2026 tarihinde “Kapsamlı Stratejik Ortaklık” düzeyine yükseltilmiştir. Söz konusu karar, Avrupa Konseyi Başkanı Antonio Costa’nın Hanoi’ye gerçekleştirdiği resmî ziyaret sırasında açıklanmış ve taraflarca ilişkilerde yeni bir aşamaya geçildiği ifade edilmiştir. Bu adımla birlikte Vietnam, Avrupa Birliği ile kapsamlı stratejik ortaklık tesis eden ülkeler arasına dahil olmuştur.Tarihsel Arka PlanVietnam ile Avrupa Birliği arasında
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Vietnam’ın Nguyễn Hanedanı’nın en uzun süre hüküm süren imparatoru olan Tu Duc (1829-1883), 1847'den 1883'e kadar tahtta kalmıştır. Tu Duc dönemi; iç isyanlar, idari reformlar, feodal yapı içindeki çatışmalar ve Fransız sömürgeciliğinin yükselişi gibi büyük zorluklarla geçmiştir. Geleneksel Konfüçyüsçü yönetim anlayışını benimsemiş olmasına rağmen, Batı’nın yayılmacı politikalarına karşı koyamaması, onun, bir kısım tarihçi tarafından zayıf bir yönetici olarak anılmasına neden olmuştur.Erken Yaşa
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Golden Bridge is a pedestrian-only bridge located within the Sun World Ba Na Hills tourism area in the city of Da Nang, Vietnam. Opened to visitors in 2018, the structure is situated at an elevation of approximately 1,414 metres above sea level on mountainous terrain. The approximately 150-metre-long bridge is characterized by a curved golden pedestrian pathway supported by massive hand-shaped structural elements that give the impression of holding up the walkway. The bridge is integrated into t
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The Vietnam War is regarded as one of the most complex and destructive conflicts of the 20th century. It affected not only the Asian continent but also global politics. The war, which began in 1955 and ended in 1975, was a long and bloody struggle between the communist forces of North Vietnam and the South Vietnamese government supported by the United States of America (USA). Vietnam became the stage for ideological, political and geopolitical calculations within the bipolar world of the Cold Wa
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