Retail groups increase investment in Ho Chi Minh City

The Department of Planning and Investment of Can Tho City stated that they are inviting foreign investment ing Thanh Phu agricultural zone in Co Do District with an area of 100 hectares.

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.

Preserving and promoting Confucian relics in Vietnam are among important tasks in conserving valuable Confucianism and local spiritual life. These Confucian relics are not just places of a time-honored tradition, but also long-lasting culture.

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.

From January 1st in 2015, unilateral Vietnam visa exemption for ordinary passport holders of 7 countries will be implemented. Citizens of Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Japan, Korea, and Russia will be exempted for 15 days at most.

In the working visit to Iran of Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, many agreements were signed to boost Vietnam and Iran trading relation, especially in terms of Vietnam infrastructure and health care.

Recently, Techcombank Vietnam was honored to be the Leading Counterparty Bank and Best Trade Finance Bank in Vietnam in 2013 by the Asian Banker magazine. This is the consecutive second year that Techcombank received Best Trade Finance Bank award.

In 2014, Vietnam natural resources and environment gained many important events, attracting attention and interest of public opinion. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment honored 10 outstanding events of the industry.

Recently, royal documents of Nguyen Dynasty have been recognized as a documentary world heritage by UNESCO in the program of Memory of the World in Asia-Pacific region. These royal texts are considered a huge and valuable heritage of Vietnam history.

In 2015, Vietnam South Africa trade relation is predicted to be more strengthened with high turnover of export. All fields if economy and politics will create favorable conditions for both Vietnam and countries in southern Africa to develop.

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.