The new route from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City established

Following success of previous years, Phu My Hung Spring Flower Fair 2015 on a subject of Flowers and Grass of the Country will bring visitors cultural space to explore Vietnam countryside culture. The main theme in this year festival is Harvest Season.

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.

Vietnam National Museum of Nature will be soon constructed. The project has been approved by Vietnam government according to the proposal of Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology. The project will be a place restoring rare samples of Vietnam nature.

The 8th International Artistic Photo Contest in Vietnam is calling for the participation of all over the world photographers. This is a good chance for photographers in Vienam to express their talent, exchange and improve their skills.

It is estimated that there are approximately 4% Vietnamese people owning a private car. According to a forecast of EuroCham, with impressive economic growth rate, Vietnam automotive industry has enormous potentials to develop.

From July 31 to August 2, Japanese Foreign Minister Kishida Fumio paid a visit to Vietnam to boost strategic partnership between the two countries in various fields, according the invitation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.

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.

Nikkei Asian Review Magazine has selected five big and reputable "names" of Vietnam businesses including: Vinamilk, Vietcombank, FPT, PVGas and Vingroup in the list of 122 top companies in Southeast Asian region.

Two days ago (Oct 29, 2014) in Hanoi, Vietnam ASOCIO ICT Summit 2014 took place. The topic of this summit is "IT - new methods of socio-economic development and agricultural restructure".

Two days ago, a conference on Vietnam UNESCO’s contribution to sustainable development of World Heritage Committee was held in Hanoi. The conference aims to focus on developing the role of Vietnam in preserving and promoting world heritages in Vietnam.

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.