First Vietnam Airlines A350 XWB tested by Airbus

At the end of January 2015, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung approved a Master Plan of constructing the first Vietnam National Wildlife Park in Ninh Binh. The first National Wildlife Park is under the plan with the total area of 1,155.43 hectares.

On December 2nd morning, Vietnam Business Forum 2014 was officially launched. The forum gave many concerning issues in current situation of Vietnam economy and the world’s one. Vietnam businesses are facing difficulties and advantages.

The Head of Government confirmed that the current Vietnam economic growth rate has not stable. Vietnam needs to strive more to ensure the target growth of 6.5 - 7 percent. Vietnam economy will enter a new phase with fast pace of development.

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.

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.

Recently, Goldmark City – one of a few projects in the west of Hanoi being developed in green environment – was introduced to customers in Hanoi and the surrounding areas. This classy housing complex is being constructed in No. 136, Ho Tung Mau Street.

In 2014, Vietnam natural resources and environment gained many important events, attracting attention and interest of public opinion. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment honored 10 outstanding events of the industry.

The Vietnam - Korea Free Trade Agreement has been signed successfully between representatives of Vientam and South Korea on May 5. The agreement has a significant meaning in the development of Vietnam economy and society in the region.

The door of Vietnam export in 2015 is widely opened with eight free trade agreements were signed. Currently, Vietnam is conducting to complete elimination of tariffs and prepare for the sign of next five free trade agreements.

In 2014, Vietnam replaced India to be shortlisted in 10 biggest exporting countries in American market. It is predicted that in future, if Vietnam makes successful reform, the country will attract not only US investors but also other foreign enterprises.

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.