FDI in Ho Chi Minh continues sharply increases

According to the Foreign Investment Agency and Ministry of Planning and Investment, until November 2014, FDI in Vietnam increases 9,407 valid projects with the total registered capital of 138.5 billion dollars processing and manufacturing industry.

Vietnam Today Photo Exhibition is held in Tehran on the 40-year Vietnam - Iran relation and tourism cooperations between two countries. The exhibition will take place from May 24 – 30 in 2015 at Gaytariyeh Park in Tehran.

"192 Hours" author - the sole survivor of a plane crash in O Kha Mountain, Nha Trang, will return Vietnam to meet people who supported her during the accident and interact with Vietnamese readers.

The biggest Vietnam terracotta cultural park has been opened in Thanh Ha Pottery Village to welcome tourists to visit in Hoi An tours. The Thanh Hoa Terracotta Cultural Park has five main areas characterizing outstanding beauty of Vietnam culture.

To immerse in the development of Vietnam economy in the international integration, industrial production in Central Highlands Vietnam needs developing more to catch up with other regions in Vietnam and enhance some key factors in the country economy.

Up until now, Australia has 320 direct investment projects in Vietnam that are valid for a total registered investment capital of more than $ 1.65 billion US dollar. These projects are mostly in South Central Coast of Vietnam.

Recently, Vietnam copyright has been improved by virtue of the cooperation with Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Korean Copyright Committee. The cooperation helps literary works of Vietnam protected more efficiently.

After completing IPO (Initial Public Offering) plan, Vietnam Airlines will replace all its fleet with modern airplanes of Boeing 787 and Airbus 350. The airline also appeals investors by listing share in stock exchanges.

Vietnam and Laos have been remaining their relationship for years. Each year, Vietnam Lao cooperation is upgraded in a new level. Recently, Vietnam and Laos organized meetings to further develop the relationship in many fields, especially in politics.

In the afternoon July 23, 2014, at the Government Office, Vietnam Prime Minister, Mr. Nguyen Tan Dung welcomed Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Mr. Tony Blair visiting Vietnam.

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.