The 1st International Watercolor Exhibition Vietnam

The significant increase of FDI in Ho Chi Minh in the early months 2014 has demonstrated the safe and attractive investment environment not only in Ho Chi Minh City but also in Vietnam.

Based on the foreign policies which enhance the position of Asia in diplomatic relations, Russian large companies in the field of energy, specifically, oil and gas will boost investment in Vietnam in the near future.

Recently, ADB and SVB signed an agreement to invest in improving infrastructure of Mekong River Delta tourism, boosting spending on tourism, and creating jobs in the industry for the poor and ethnic minorities.

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 AMM-47, Vietnam has greatly contributed to implementing the main and priority points of ASEAN and the region on building community, connection, cooperation in many fields, as well as the orientation of ASEAN development after 2015.

Since early this year, South Korea and Hong Kong have invested in more than 250 projects including new projects and refinancing ones in Vietnam market. The total value of investment reaches nearly $ 2 billion.

After the first three months of 2015, the Vietnam GDP growth reaches about 6 percent. It is the highest rate in the first quarter during 5 recent years. Among major sectors of economy in Vietnam, industrial sectors surpass others.

After four years of construction, new Vietnam National Assembly House is finishing the last steps. It is expected to finish on Oct 20. The parliament building is constructed on the ground of old National Assembly building in Ba Dinh.

2015 is considered to be an important year of the further and greater international integration of Vietnam economy. This is a not only the golden time of FTA between Vietnam and other countries but also an important milestone of establishing AEC.

Recently, according to Ms. Victoria Kwakwa, National Director of World Bank in Vietnam, Vietnam economy is showing its good signals in its development. The growth rate of the country is predicted to increase up to 5.6% this 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.

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.