Kenya Airways opens 1st direct Vietnam - Africa route

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.

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.

A Vietnam - Germany discussion on cultural and educational policy has been implemented in Germany to strengthen education system in both countries. The discussion focuses on various fields.

During the first two working days with representative of US Trade- Michael Froman, Minister of Finance- Jack Lew, Minister of Commerce- Penny Prizker, and Professor Jeffrey Schott, Deputy PM Vu Van Ninh discussed issues of Vietnam US economic relation.

Some airlines announced to stop flights from Vietnam to Korea, and flights from Korea to Vietnam from now to this March. Mostly, airlines have limitations on operations including Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways, Vietjet, and Korea Airlines.

Hue T-junction overpass is has 3 levels and 50 spans. It has the total length of over 2km. The T-junction will be put into operation after over 640 day construction. It is the first 3-level overpass in Vietnam and will complete in the next 20 days.

The visit of Indian President, Kumar Pranab Mukherjee will last from September 14 to 17. Through the state-level visit, Vietnam Indian traditional friendship is increasingly developed, which creating favorable conditions for future cooperation.

FLC Group said that FLC Samson Golf Links with a size of nearly 200 ha, total investment capital of 3500 billion dong, and Fusion Maia Resort is expected to open in Samson 1 May, 2015. The project will bring great benefit to the development of Thanh Hoa.

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 a Russian newspaper, among "Asian tigers", Vietnam is appealing a great attention when entering international integration and remaining stability during crisis period. Vietnam economy is accessed to attract more investors in years to come.

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.