Hue T-junction overpass nearly completes

Nhat Tan Bridge is the biggest cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam currently. The work funded by ODA capital of Japan will be put into operation on Oct 10. The bridge greatly expresses the dedication of Japanese people to Vietnam.

According to General Department of Vocational Training, at the 10th ASEAN Skills Competition in Hanoi, Vietnam team achieved 15 Gold Medals, ranking first through all groups. This achievement confirms position Vietnam labor on skills in the region.

By dint of cooperating with Laos in terms of economic development research, Vietnam economy and Lao economy will be improved significantly. The two sides discussed many plans and cooperation orientations to develop economy.

On December 8th, the first batch of Vietnam longan was exported to the US market by airway. Although the price of air freight is much higher than sea freight, it is expected that the price of Vietnam longan will fluctuate from 20 to 25 dollars/ 1 kg.

On the morning of May 27th, the Ministry of National Defense held the launching ceremony of Vietnam Peacekeeping Centre. The centre also dispatched 2 officers to South Sudan for the duty of peacekeeping mission of the UN.

At a press conference announcing assessment report on development cooperation (ODA) between EU and Vietnam on June 25 2014, Dr. Franz Jesen, Ambassador - Head of the EU Delegation spoke EU pledged to continue providing EUR 542 million in ODA for Vietnam.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung approved the scheme restructuring Vietnam transportation by upgrading and expanding Highway1A, finishing 2000km of the highway, building the railway to the Central Highlands and modernizing 6 international airports.

Nokia Vietnam has recently submitted the documents of developing production in Vietnam to People’s Committee of Bac Ninh Province. Mentioned in the documents is the plan of Nokia moving production from China to Vietnam.

On August 18, in Nghe An Province, the Ministry of Labor Invalids and Social Affairs (Vietnam) coordinated with the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (Laos) to hold a conference about Vietnam Laos labor cooperation agreements.

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.

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.