29 August 2013
Last updated at 10:54
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Vietnam in facts and figures
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In pictures: Changing face of Vietnam
Fast-paced reform brings benefits and challenges
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Fast Track
Rajan Datar takes the train to the Vietnamese coastal town of Hoi An for a cooking masterclass
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Power and economic transition
Rising concerns over a country once viewed as the "next China"
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