| Abstrakt: |
In traditional Vietnamese economy, agriculture played a dominant role, influencing national economic policies and security. Although handicrafts and commerce developed early on, they only grew to a certain extent, not matching their inherent potential and status. Production and trading activities were mostly confined to family and village scales, with farmers buying necessities and selling surplus products. With the French colonial invasion and exploitation, Vietnam's economy underwent significant changes, including the emergence of modern economic sectors and the continuous transformation of traditional ones. In this context, there were many opportunities for expansion in both scale and volume of trade, gradually integrating Vietnam into the global market. At the end of the 19th century, Vinh Yen province was established. Under the impact of colonial exploitation, the province's economic sectors experienced many changes. Particularly in the 1930s, Vinh Yen's economy in general, and trade in particular, flourished the most during the modern period due to both objective and subjective factors. This article does not aim to explore all aspects of trading in Vinh Yen province during the 1930s. The author focuses on clarifying the contents related to traded goods, trade values, and trade markets through trading activities within and outside the province. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
