Gen Martin Dempsey visited Vietnam

Bai Choi singing is one of the most long-lasting traditional folk music of Vietnamese people. The unique Bai Choi singing was recently proposed to UNESCO for recognizing as one of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage for its great cultural values.

After four years from 2011, the Vietnam Manufacturing PMI recovered with the highest growth rate of 53.5 point, recored in April 2015. With the optimistic context, the production industry in Vietnam will contribute to boost others in the economy.

Recently, the launching ceremony Vietnam - Western Australia Business Council was held. The council will inform, support and promote business of both Vietnam and West Australia, in order to boost economies and Vietnam - Australia relation.

The photos and documentary films contest on ethnics in ASEAN Community in Vietnam 2015 will be held in Hanoi to welcome the foundation of ASEAN Community. From from June 15 to 17:00 October 31 photos and films will be sent to the organizers.

In the near future, Vietnam Science and Technology will welcome application of high-technology from Israel, a country lacking natural resources but still develops its economy in all fields. This also highlights more the Vietnam – Israel relation.

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.

Recently, Wi-Fi coverage on the first Boeing 787-9 of Vietnam Airlines has been tested at the factory of Boeing in US. The Internet service is expected to apply on almost new flights of the airline receiving in mid-2015.

It is the first time Boeing implements the performance flight the complete version of Boeing 787-9 with an airline. This is also the first time that new Vietnam Airlines brand identity is released at the biggest aviation exhibition in the world.

In 2015, Vietnam Airlines branch in Germany will use modern aircrafts to exploit direct flights from Berlin to Hanoi and vice versa. This is a new chance for Vietnam Airlines to appeal more customers in Germany in particular and in Europe in general.

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.

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.