Photo exhibition of poor Vietnamese children in Germany

On two days of October 2014, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh visited the United States and had negotiations with US Secretary of State John Kerry. During the meeting, two sides discussed and committed many important economic and political issues.

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.

On June 11, according to the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Culture, Ca Hue has been recognized as one of intangible cultural heritages in Vietnam. In addition, there are more than 25 cases honored and recognized as intangible cultural heritages.

Nokia Vietnam has recently submitted the documents of developing production in Vietnam to People’s Committee of Bac Ninh Province. Mentioned in the documents is the plan of Nokia moving production from China to Vietnam.

Recently, Vietnam Minister of Transport, Mr. Dinh La Thang has approved an investment project in expanding Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The expanding project will be started in November 2014 and completed within 26 months.

Acknowledging Southwestern area is a precious land in the world, Japan decides to start is investment in Mekong River Delta agriculture. Both of two countries, Vietnam and Japan paid working visits to seek investment opportunities in two countries.

Immersing in the exciting atmosphere of Vesak Day in the world, on June 1 morning at Quan Su Pagoda, Vietnam Central Buddhist Sangha and Hanoi board of Buddhism formally celebrated Vesak Day 2015 with many meaningful activities.

On June 22th, the 21st South Africa International Trade Exhibition has been opened in Johannesburg City of South Africa. During the exhibition, international importers show great interest in Vietnamese products.

In the framework of the official visit to Australia, on March 18, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung met seniors of Australia to discuss about Comprehensive Vietnam - Australia cooperation in many fields such as human resource and economic sectors.

Vietnam Airlines has gained the title of Best Airline Service at Incheon Airport. This achievement contributes greatly to the development of VNA on the line to become one of leading carrier in the region with international standard.

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.