Kenya Airways opens 1st direct Vietnam - Africa route

On June 19th 2014, Vietnam Auto Expo 2014 will be opened at the Vietnam Exhibition and Fair Center at 146 Giang Vo Street, Hanoi. The exposition will introduce transport and ancillary industry of Vietnam.

On occasion of this year June 1st, many attractive Children Day activities are held in amusement parks in large cities. Parents and their children will have a variety of choices of places, costs and forms of entertainment.

On July 21, 2014, Minister of Education and Training, Mr. Pham Vu Luan said that Vietnam is so delighted to welcome excellent chemistry students from different nations to participate in the International Chemistry Olympiad 2014.

According to the Southwest Steering Committee, Mekong Delta economy strives to raise the value of fisheries sector to VND 46,000 billion, equal to $ 3 billion, an increase of 4.1 percent compared to that of 2013.

Vietnam hi-tech agriculture applications are being expanded in may agricultural parks and regions throughout the country. Accordingly, the development of agriculture in Vietnam will be improved, contributing to the development of the country’s economy.

According to The Street, a Taiwan Magazine which provides business news, award-winning stock analysis, market data and stock trading ideas, Vietnam are gradually replacing China to become a hot spot of international investors in fields of manufacture.

Seaplane flight service in Vietnam is exploited commercially for the first time. The seaplane will be used on stage of Hanoi – Ha Long with the price of 10,000 million VND for a return ticket.

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.

On September 11, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Long, the Deputy of Health Ministry said that at the international press conference the ASEAN Health Ministers Retreat would be held by the Ministry of Health in Hanoi.

After completing IPO (Initial Public Offering) plan, Vietnam Airlines will replace all its fleet with modern airplanes of Boeing 787 and Airbus 350. The airline also appeals investors by listing share in stock exchanges.

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.