France – Vietnam Job Fair 2014 opened in Hanoi

On September 23, Vietnam Literary Copyright Center, Vietnam Writers Association and Korean Society of Authors signed a cooperation agreement on literary copyright to promote Vietnam Korea relation.

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.

The 2nd Vietnam Book Day 2015 will be organized at Thong Nhat Park, Hanoi from April 17 to 21, 2015, from 8AM to 9PM every day. The event will be a convergence of thousands of books in all kinds and fields from society, culture and economics.

After a half years of negotiation, the Joint Statement of Vietnam - Customs Union FTA was signed on December 15th. The signing ceremony of the Joint Statement among these countries took place at Convention Center in Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province.

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.

On March 15, 2015, the construction of path from Bac Luan 2 Bridge started. The project of Bac Luan 2 Brigde is believed to contribute greatly to the development of economy and society of Mong Cai City and Northern region’s economy.

In 2015, EU and Vietnam will hold the 25th anniversary of Vietnam - EU relation. A series of prominent and meaningful events will be organized throughout the year to mark an important milestone of the bilateral friendship between Vietnam and EU.

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.

Ho Chi Minh City is conducting the pilot scheme of using electric cars to carry tourists around the city center. This new means of transportation is very friendly to environment. It not just save energy, but also do not cause noise pollution.

In a workshop on a subject of "Forecasting Vietnam real estate market in 2015" held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in this month, real estate experts predicted that according to Housing Development Strategy 2020, Vietnam real estate 2015 will flourish.

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.