First Vietnam Airlines A350 XWB tested by Airbus

In the framework of the official visit to Vietnam, on January 21 afternoon, Danish Minister of Trade and Development Cooperation, Mr. Mogens Jensen had a meeting with journalists in Ho Chi Minh City about Vietnam Denmark trade cooperation development.

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.

Vietnam has been well-known for a long and beautiful coastline. It means that the values of marine cultural heritages in Vietnam are significant and need reserving. At present, Vietnam is in cooperation with South Korea to enhance the preservation.

According to the latest report of World Economic Forum (WEF), Vietnam economy has jumped 2 notches on the ranking of global competitiveness. The new position of Vietnam is 68.

In the evening of June 13th, Vietnam – Italy Friendship Association in collaboration with Italy Alighieri Center of Culture organized Vietnam Italy cultural exchange in Hanoi to celebrate Republic Day of Italy.

On August 18, in Nghe An Province, the Ministry of Labor Invalids and Social Affairs (Vietnam) coordinated with the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (Laos) to hold a conference about Vietnam Laos labor cooperation agreements.

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.

Vietnam hi-tech agriculture applications are being expanded in may agricultural parks and regions throughout the country. Accordingly, the development of agriculture in Vietnam will be improved, contributing to the development of the country’s economy.

On June 15, 2014, the first free shuttle bus in Halong has been operated. By dint of this service, tourists can travel easily between important tourist attractions from Bai Chay to Halong Marine Plaza, or a new beach – Marina Bay.

On June 6th, the photo exhibition named “My day”, a project teaching photography for poor Vietnamese children in rural areas was held in Ransbach – Baumbach City in Germany for the second time.

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.