TABLE OF CONTENTS:

U.S. Foreign Policy and the Vietnam War (Targ)

Vietnam: On the Road of Renewal Towards Socialism (PDF)

Vietnam’s Market Economy with Socialist Orientation (Power Point Presentation)

CCDS Vietnam Study Tour Proves Memorable And Educational

Pictures from the tour of Vietnam December 30, 2008 to January 13, 2009
Vietnam Slideshow.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Second CCDS Study Tour to Vietnam (2 weeks, March 2011)
Itinerary: Hanoi, Hue, minority district in central highlands, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta
Hosted by: Vietnam Women's Union

Inviting CCDS members and friends: join the second CCDS socialist study tour to Vietnam -- a bustling, colorful and spirited country which is changing into something new. The delegation will be hosted by the Vietnam Women's Union, a strong grassroots organization which will arrange a special program! Scheduled for March 2011, the second group will follow up the highly successful first visit with planned site visits of factories, a rural area and national minority district; discussions with the Vietnamese about their development strategy of doi moi (socialist market economy) highlighting women's issues. There will also be a visit with the Vietnam Agent Orange Association as well as cultural and sightseeing visits such as the Ho Chi Minh memorial and the national art gallery. And the food is delicious! Space is limited so inquire now about this unusual opportunity for a memorable experience.

Please inquire for more information:
Duncan McFarland
CCDS Socialist Education Project
mcfarland13@gmail.com