Hanoi expands more walking streets in Old Quarter

According to the final report of Vietnam General Statistics Office published at the end of December 2014, Vietnam economy achieved significant improvements. Many targets were reached, some went beyond the expectations.

On Oct 13, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung attended a business forum between Vietnam and Belgium. The forum contributes to favor of investors in Vietnam. In this forum, PM Nguyen Tan Dung also answered many questions from representatives.

Vietnam business environment has been improved and become more attractive to European investors. In details, business environment index increased from 66 points to 74 points in the third quarter of this year.

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.

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 2015, Vietnam South Africa trade relation is predicted to be more strengthened with high turnover of export. All fields if economy and politics will create favorable conditions for both Vietnam and countries in southern Africa to develop.

Vietnam - Denmark relation has ben got on well with each other in various fields. To deepen and make the coopertion more comprehensive, two governments have decisions on improving the relations to bring benefits to peoples in two countries.

Recently, royal documents of Nguyen Dynasty have been recognized as a documentary world heritage by UNESCO in the program of Memory of the World in Asia-Pacific region. These royal texts are considered a huge and valuable heritage of Vietnam history.

Some days ago, Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon, a 5-star hotel with the scale of 268 rooms, was officially launched in Ho Chi Minh City. This marks the operation of Eastin Grand in the city with a series of high-quality and professional services.

Just few days left, Tet Holiday 2015 is coming. On this special occasion, Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Trade Promotion Center for Agriculture are holding Spring Agricultural Fair to serve purchasing demands of consumers.

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.