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Four semi-natural areas of Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre at Tam Dao National Park, Vinh Phuc Province were inaugurated on November 11, bringing the number of bears that can be taken care in the center doubled, i.e. 200 bears.

On the morning of May 27th, the Ministry of National Defense held the launching ceremony of Vietnam Peacekeeping Centre. The centre also dispatched 2 officers to South Sudan for the duty of peacekeeping mission of the UN.

On October 22 evening, at Le Van Tam Park in Ho Chi Minh City, the High-tech Agriculture and Food Industry Fair or Hi-Tech Agro 2014 in HCMC City was launched by the Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Center (ITPC).

On October 19, Vincom Center Halong was officially open. The center is located at Cot Dong Ho Area in Bach Dang Ward of Halong City. The new mega mall in Halong is a modern shopping and entertainment place for locals, domestic and international tourists.

In the evening of June 13th, Vietnam – Italy Friendship Association in collaboration with Italy Alighieri Center of Culture organized Vietnam Italy cultural exchange in Hanoi to celebrate Republic Day of Italy.

On September 13 morning, at the kilometer of 102 + 300 on National Road 18, in Dai Yen Ward of Halong City, Nguyen Tan Dung Prime Minister and leaders of Quang Ninh's agencies officially opened the groundbreaking ceremony of Halong Haiphong Highway.

The website of France Alumni Vietnam has been put into operation to meet the demand of connecting and helping Vietnamese students studying in France and French students in Vietnam. The site also brings many interesting opportunities to alumni in France.

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.

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.

Just few days left, Tet Holiday 2015 is coming. On this special occasion, Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Trade Promotion Center for Agriculture are holding Spring Agricultural Fair to serve purchasing demands of consumers.

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.