EU pledged EUR 542 million in ODA for Vietnam

Kenya Airways officially announced the schedules of flights from Kanya to Hanoi. The new Vietnam - Africa route will bring Africa closer to Vietnam. This is the first airline opening direct route connecting Vietnam and Africa.

According to a survey carried by US researchers about digitization speed in 50 markets, Vietnam digital business is classified in Break Out Group which has great potentials in developing the strongest digital economy in the world.

The Ministry of Construction submitted Prime Minister a report on relocation of a general entertainment center with a casino in Phu Quoc Island. Accordingly, the entertainment center will be built next to Vinpearl Phu Quoc Resort.

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.

After six months of operating in the most dynamic city in Vietnam, McDonalds Ho Chi Minh City hits the touchstone of over one million of customers. This brand is preparing to open the third restaurant in the city to appeal the taste of local people.

Two Japanese farmers from Kawakami Mura village, the richest village of Japan, have brought their model of planting to Dalat vegetable. The model is expected to develop greatly in the future.

In the World Economic Forum 2015 in Devos, Vietnam economy was promoted in the conference. After the conference, Vietnam hopes the business and investment environment will be improved.

India is one of the strategic partners of Vietnam. To further develop the relation between two countries, Vietnam - India trade promotion is being enhanced significantly. Besides, other sectors are developed in the cooperation between two countries.

On occasion of this year June 1st, many attractive Children Day activities are held in amusement parks in large cities. Parents and their children will have a variety of choices of places, costs and forms of entertainment.

It is the first time Boeing implements the performance flight the complete version of Boeing 787-9 with an airline. This is also the first time that new Vietnam Airlines brand identity is released at the biggest aviation exhibition in the world.

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.