Geetanjali Singh Chanda is Associate Professor of English at Ashoka University. She was part of a group of former war correspondents, journalists, photographers, writers, and others who were invited to Vietnam in April 2025 to participate in events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the country’s reunification.
Vietnam has evolved from a war-torn nation into a modern, fast-developing country with a young, forward-looking population. Brimming with national pride, it eagerly embraces change—yet it continues…