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Places in News: Vietnam
Context:
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has launched an anti-dumping probe into the import of hot rolled flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel from Vietnam.
About Vietnam:
Geographical and Demographic Information:
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- Located on the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia.
- Major Rivers: Includes the Mekong, Red, and Ma rivers.
- Highest Peak: Fansipan.
- Shares land borders with China (north), Laos, and Cambodia (west).
- Maritime borders include Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
- South China Sea to the east and south, the Gulf of Thailand (Gulf of Siam) to the southwest.
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Political Structure:
- Officially known as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
- One of two Marxist-Leninist states in Southeast Asia.
- Capital: Hanoi; Largest city: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
Global Status:
- Active in international organisations like ASEAN, APEC, CPTPP, Non-Aligned Movement, OIF, and WTO.
- Served twice on the United Nations Security Council.
