Celebrate 25th anniversary of Vietnam - EU relation

In the coming time, Vietnam Airlines will welcome the first Airbus A350 XWB. Vietnam Airlines will be come the first carrier in Asia owning the latest aircraft of Airbus. At the same time, the airline will receive its Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner this month.

On June 30, 2014, in Gia Nghia Town, Saigon Commercial Cooperative Union, Saigon Co.op and Gia Nghia People's Committee organized the groundbreaking ceremony of Gia Nghia Town Commercial Center, the first and biggest commercial center in Dak Nong.

Among various cooperative fields between Vietnam and UK, recently science and technology in Vietnam is support by UK with Vietnam Newton Program. The project will concentrate on upgrading the research capacity and scholarships in terms of technology.

Vietnam Writers Association held the opening ceremony of Vietnam Literature Museum at 275 Au Co Street, Tay Ho District, in Hanoi. It has an area of 3000 square meters and exhibits over 4,000 artifacts and documents relating to writers and literary works.

The photos and documentary films contest on ethnics in ASEAN Community in Vietnam 2015 will be held in Hanoi to welcome the foundation of ASEAN Community. From from June 15 to 17:00 October 31 photos and films will be sent to the organizers.

Can Tho - Dalat route will be opened on April 26 in the combination of VASCO, Can Tho and Lam Dong People’s Committees. The route will contribute greatly to the development of tourism in Can Tho and Dalat, and providing other social and economic services.

On July 17, 2014, at a press conference, President of World Bank, Mr. Jim Yong Kim informed that WB would provide over 3.8 billion dollars in the preferential credit for Vietnam to help the country raising the additional private capital.

Recently, Vietnam – Russia Business Forum was organized in Ho Chi Minh City by Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In this forum, both Vietnam and Russia express cooperative spirit to boost Vietnam products development in Russia and vice versa.

Government will approve the value and number of stakes in the IPO expected to be implemented in June of Vietnam Airlines. Accordingly, the carrier is on the way to seek a strategic investor in coming Quarter IV.

To strengthen Vietnam - India relation more comprehensively, Vietnam - India cultural and education cooperation is boosted. In addition, fields of training, society, and communication are enhanced.

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.

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.

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.

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.