Da Nang becoming the most worth-living city in Vietnam

With the attendance of nearly 500 athletes from 40 countries in the world, Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2014 will be the biggest international event of marathon until now.

On July 29, 2014, Intel Vietnam marked an important milestone in its developing roadmap in Vietnam market with the announcement of successfully producing the first microprocessor in Vietnam factory.

On June, 19th, 2014, The Hanoi Puppetry Theatre organized the opening ceremony of the 6th Meeting of ASEAN Puppetry Association. This event will last from June, 19th to June, 21th with the attendance of ten ASEAN nations.

The General Statistics Office announced the index of Vietnam industry in July 2014 with positive proportion of 7.5% compared to the same period of last year. This is one of the key indicators to measure "health" of Vietnam economy in general.

Vietnam is on the line of becoming a new tiger in Asian economy. With the support from other countries, especially US, in the future, the wish of Vietnam will come true. At present, apart from invesments from Korea, FDI for Vietnam from US is increased.

On May 12, BKAV Internet Security Company released BCSE WhiteHat - the first cyber security training program in Vietnam at the website BCSE.vn. This is the first Internet security training program in cyber form in Vietnam.

On October 1, the Chairman of Samsung Vietnam gets license for US$1.4 project of investment in Vietnam. The project, Samsung CE Complex, is seen to have the largest capital ever. The factory will be constructed in Saigon Hi-Tech Park.

Recently, Vietnam Minister of Transport, Mr. Dinh La Thang has approved an investment project in expanding Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The expanding project will be started in November 2014 and completed within 26 months.

The Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung agrees with the development plan of Vietnam automotive industry until 2020; Vietnam will produce 227.000 cars and to 2025 will reach appropriately half a million vehicles, accounting for 60%-65% of the domestic market.

Contrary to the daily bustle and business, major cities in China such as Beijing and Shanghai are exceptionally deserted during the days of coronavirus outbreaks. From the most dynamic city, Beijing has few shops or restaurants opened.

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.