Hoi An hosts the 4th Vietnam International Choir Competition

In the list of VNR 500, Agribank was honored in top 10 biggest Vietnam businesses. The bank contributes 78.4% of t otal mobilized capital. Along with the bank, there are many state-owned enterprise listed in the Top 10.

Recently, Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development published the new data of Vietnam Agriculture Export in 2014. The export turnover of this sector set a new record of 30.8 billion USD, an increase of 11.2% in comparison to the previous year.

Vietnam digital content industry is becoming a new and developing industry. The sector is attracting many regional businesses to invest in and cooperate. One of leading partnership in the field of information technology with Vietnam is Japan enterprises.

The Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung agrees with the development plan of Vietnam automotive industry until 2020; Vietnam will produce 227.000 cars and to 2025 will reach appropriately half a million vehicles, accounting for 60%-65% of the domestic market.

The purpose of Azerbaijani History and Culture Studies Center in Hanoi is to study cultural similarities of the two countries, to create prerequisite for cultural exchanges and Azerbaijan comprehensive cooperation for general benefit of the two sides.

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.

The 8th International Artistic Photo Contest in Vietnam is calling for the participation of all over the world photographers. This is a good chance for photographers in Vienam to express their talent, exchange and improve their skills.

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.

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.

Recently, Ho Chi Minh water puppetry has welcomed a new member as Saigon Water Puppetry Troupe which will bring interesting traditional puppetry shows to audience, especially to introduce the art to international tourists in Ho Chi Minh.

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.