The groundbreaking ceremony of Gia Nghia Commercial Center

In the working visit to Vietnam, representative of Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced to continue to support ODA for Vietnam in small-scale projects relating to environment, climate change, and agriculture.

According to the Southwest Steering Committee, Mekong Delta economy strives to raise the value of fisheries sector to VND 46,000 billion, equal to $ 3 billion, an increase of 4.1 percent compared to that of 2013.

Overall, in middle term, according to the assessment of experts, Vietnam GDP growth rate will remain at a modest level. And, the stable status of macro-economy will be improved. Vietnam economy 2015 will be more sustainable than that in 2014.

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.

Some airlines announced to stop flights from Vietnam to Korea, and flights from Korea to Vietnam from now to this March. Mostly, airlines have limitations on operations including Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways, Vietjet, and Korea Airlines.

On June 22th, the 21st South Africa International Trade Exhibition has been opened in Johannesburg City of South Africa. During the exhibition, international importers show great interest in Vietnamese products.

On occasion of this year June 1st, many attractive Children Day activities are held in amusement parks in large cities. Parents and their children will have a variety of choices of places, costs and forms of entertainment.

There are a great number of artistic, economic, political, and cultural programs have been organized to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Vietnam Germany diplomatic in 2 015.

On July 17, 2014, at a press conference, President of World Bank, Mr. Jim Yong Kim informed that WB would provide over 3.8 billion dollars in the preferential credit for Vietnam to help the country raising the additional private capital.

Being supported by a favorable weather and climate condition, Vietnam fruit becomes an attractive product in world market, especially in the US. Recently, Vietnam is expanding fruit export to some strict markets as Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan, etc.

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.