Thu Thiem new urban area of Ho Chi Minh City in future

Located in an area of 3.3ha, Little Vietnam is a commercial urban houses project which is facsimiled for traditional business operation of Hanoi and Hoi An old quarter. It is the combination of living area and retail business.

Now, locals and tourists can easily travel from Da Nang City to Ba Na in about 20 minutes due to Ba Na - Suoi Mo Road in Da Nang. The new road shortens the distance and time between the city center and Ba Na, and contributes greatly to tourism in Da Nang.

In the evening of June 13th, Vietnam – Italy Friendship Association in collaboration with Italy Alighieri Center of Culture organized Vietnam Italy cultural exchange in Hanoi to celebrate Republic Day of Italy.

On August 7, 2014, Vietnam Mergers and Acquisitions Forum 2014 took place in Ho Chi Minh City with a subject of Mergers And Acquisitions Before The Second Wave. The event was organized by an investment magazine of Ministry of Planning and Investment.

On August 18, in Nghe An Province, the Ministry of Labor Invalids and Social Affairs (Vietnam) coordinated with the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (Laos) to hold a conference about Vietnam Laos labor cooperation agreements.

Bach Dang Bridge construction inauguration is another phase in project of Halong Haiphong Highway. The Bach Dang Bridge will contribute to the development of the city in particular and the region in general.

Euro Auto has launched the showroom of BMW Motorsport & Individual in Ho Chi Minh City. This is the first and only showroom in Vietnam for two subsidiary brands: BMW Motorsport and Individual, especially BMW M4 Coupé in Vietnam.

Recently, ADB and SVB signed an agreement to invest in improving infrastructure of Mekong River Delta tourism, boosting spending on tourism, and creating jobs in the industry for the poor and ethnic minorities.

Vietnam TV Tower will be constructed in the time coming. It is believed that Vietnam TV Tower (636m) will be higher than Tokyo Sky Tree in Japan – the current highest tower, and Guangzhou Television Tower in China.

On June 26, 2014, the first Vietnamese Windfow 8.1 tablet was introduced by Microsoft, Intel and Viet Son company called ROSA, including two versions Wi-Fi and 3G with the price approximately 4 million VND.

On December 13th, an 81-storey skyscraper named The Landmark 81, which belongs to luxury urban area Vinhomes Central Park was started construction by Vingroup. It is expected that this highest building in Vietnam will be inaugurated in 2017.

Starbucks will open its three coffee shops in Hanoi in the effort to conquer the demanding palates of residents in this city. According to a representative of Starbucks Vietnam, the first three stores will be opened in prime locations of Hanoi.

After the success of the first restaurant on Dien Bien Phu Street, District 1, McDonalds Ho Chi Minh City will open the second on May 16th. The new restaurant is located near Ben Thanh Market, on Tran Hung Dao Street.

39 years after the Vietnam Liberation Day, Da Nang has developed significantly in all aspects. More importantly, Da Nang City has leave impression on tourists and residents as the most worth-living city in Vietnam.

As global economy is having positive changes, Vietnam economy will be definitely boosted. It is expected to increase 5.6 percent in this 2014 thanks to the recovery of the United States and Eurozone in banking reforms.

According to a recent survey conducted by ANZ, it is reported that Vietnamese middle class increases most rapidly in Asia, about 2 million Vietnamese joining the middle-class of Vietnamese society every year.

Sun Group Corporation recently has celebrated groundbreaking ceremony to construct Asia Park Da Nang cultural park and recreation on 2/9 street with a total investment of $ 200 million.

Ho Chi Minh City decided to expand center area including the whole Thu Thiem new urban area. There are accordingly some changes in Ho Chi Minh districts as well as the city urban area.

The second Kids World will be opened on Dong Khoi Street by Ho Chi Minh Vincom Center, on April 25th. With a scale of more than 5000 square meters, Kids World is expected to be the paradise for children.

June 1st has been chosen as the International Children’s Day since 1950. On this occasion annually, a large number of attractive activities for Children Day in Hanoi will be celebrated in several attractions and amusement parks across the city.