Electric cars in Ho Chi Minh City to appear

On March 10, in Hue City, Mr. Nguyen Van Cao, Chairman of Hue People's Committee had a meeting with Ms. Sofia, Head of the delegation of Asian Development Bank experts on infrastructure project for Green City in Hue development program.

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.

On Oct 13, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung attended a business forum between Vietnam and Belgium. The forum contributes to favor of investors in Vietnam. In this forum, PM Nguyen Tan Dung also answered many questions from representatives.

Vietnam Motorshow 2014 was officially launched on November 19th, 2014. The automobile exhibition 2014 is the convergence of many reputable brands. Among cars of these famous brands, Toyota FT-Bh is the most special one.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey is visiting Vietnam for an official visit from August 13 to 16. He is the highest senior generals of the United States ever visiting Vietnam since the Vietnam War.

On June 4th, Hue City organized a ceremony of marking the project of receiving supports for orphans and disadvantage children in Vietnam society. The aim of the project is to improve childcare in Vietnam.

Over the year of 2014, Vietnam has gained many significant achievements in science and technology. Breakthroughs of Vietnam science and technology were greatly honored at the ceremony of Top Impressive Science and Technology Events 2014 in Hanoi.

In the past 10 years, bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and New Zealand relation has been strengthened with high-level visits, two-way trade expansion, effectively developing assistance programs, active cooperation in various fields.

In the morning of February 8th, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung declared the opening of Vietnam's most modern expressway HCMC – Long Thanh – Dau Giay. This landmark is hoped to reduce congestion and establish connection between HCMC and other provinces.

In the working visit to Iran of Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, many agreements were signed to boost Vietnam and Iran trading relation, especially in terms of Vietnam infrastructure and health care.

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.