Japan canceled Cherry Blossom Festival due to Covid-19

Contrary to the daily bustle and business, major cities in China such as Beijing and Shanghai are exceptionally deserted during the days of coronavirus outbreaks. From the most dynamic city, Beijing has few shops or restaurants opened.

On June 30, 2014, in Gia Nghia Town, Saigon Commercial Cooperative Union, Saigon Co.op and Gia Nghia People's Committee organized the groundbreaking ceremony of Gia Nghia Town Commercial Center, the first and biggest commercial center in Dak Nong.

Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and Indian Embassy in Vietnam will co-organize Vietnam India tourism and aviation cooperation. It is held by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism from November 23-29, 2014.

Vietnam Agriculture Minister Cao Duc Phat and US Ambassador in Vietnam Ted Osius has launched Vietnam - US wildlife protection program called Operation Game Change (OGC). The program are operated to call for an end of wildlife trafficking in the world.

After travel ban from Quang Ninh province, a cruise from Italy to Vietnam with 1116 passengers cancelled their entire trip in Vietnam. Moreover, this February, a number of international cruises were cancelled, too.

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.

Recently, the project on preserving and recovering Lan Ong Street - a famous traditional medicine space in old streets was inaugurated. Simultaneously, the project was held with the Week of Traditional Vietnamese medicine street 2015.

In the framework of Heritage Photo Awards 2014, Vietnam Heritage Photo Exhibition is held across the country, which attracts the attention from the youth. The exhibition creates favorable conditions for people to know more about Vietnam heritages.

Vietnam is one of ASEAN countries appealing most foreign investors, especially American ones. The country attracts a large number of US investors by its available and low-cost human resource, along with a stable social security.

Boeing pledged their support for Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) to get category 1 approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This action will pave the way for setting Vietnam - US direct flights.

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.