FDI in Ho Chi Minh continues sharply increases

In the working visit of UN General Secretary highly appreciated the achievement of Vietnam in the contribution to UN peacekeeping missions. Therby, Vietnam thanked for the cooperation and contribution of UN in the socio-economic development of Vietnam.

At 4.00 am on December 31st, 2014, all international flights of Vietnam Airlines in Noi Bai International Airport will be operated in Noi Bai T2 Terminal. Before the opening day, hundreds of Vietnam workers are rushing to complete the remaining works.

During two days November 19-20, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam Airlines held annual SkyTeam Meeting for the first time. The airlines also hosted many events in the framework of the meeting.

Recently, a large number of passengers buying Korean Air tickets asks for refunds due to the outbreak of Coronavirus in the country. However, the South of Korea’s flag carrier announced that they will not refund tickets to Korea.

In Vietnam and Bulgaria businesses talk, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung wished more Bulgaria investment in Vietnam will be encouraged from businesses in Bulgaria in modern agricultural projects, pharmaceuticals, clean energy, and mechanical engineering.

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.

Vietnam Book Festival was inaugurated in Vietnam National Library to start the event of the 2nd Vietnam Book Day held in Hanoi on April 21. The event of book festival in national library is a chance for readers to exchange with famous writers and critics.

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.

A Vietnam - Germany discussion on cultural and educational policy has been implemented in Germany to strengthen education system in both countries. The discussion focuses on various fields.

Most businesses and industry associations presage about Vietnam business environment in 2015 better than that in 2014. Many fields as taxation, customs, banking, and government pond will see a new reform in time to come.

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.