Summer Concert in Hanoi on April 9

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 August 27th 2014, International Aviation Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Vietnam Airlines held a seminar themed “Aviation: Wings of economic growth and connect Vietnam to the World”.

Taking place in four days, from March 3rd to 6th, 2015 Foodex Japan 2015 continues to create golden opportunities for Vietnam enterprises to promote its brands and introduce its products to Japan market and other markets in Asia region.

In 2014, Vietnam tourism increased by 4% compared to 2013 and lower than the rate of 10.6% in 2013. But in 2015, it will come back the period a high growth trajectory of tourism industry as the positive changes in politics, diplomat and society.

Kenya Airways officially announced the schedules of flights from Kanya to Hanoi. The new Vietnam - Africa route will bring Africa closer to Vietnam. This is the first airline opening direct route connecting Vietnam and Africa.

In the next August, Nguyen Van Troi Bridge spanning Han River will be renovated to be the first pedestrian bridge in Da Nang. The total fund of this project is about US $1 million. The bridge is expected to contribute to Da Nang tourism development.

Vietnam handicraft is increasingly defining its role in the world market. There are more and more handicraft orders shifted to Vietnam from large international markets as China, Japan, America, EU, and many newly economies as Brazil, India, etc.

From May 2015, Jetstar Pacific Airlines and VietJet Air will open Ho Chi Minh - Chu Lai route. Accordingly, Jetstar will have three flights per week, while Vietjet operates four flights per week with the passenger transfer support by Quang Nam province.

In the list of VNR 500, Agribank was honored in top 10 biggest Vietnam businesses. The bank contributes 78.4% of t otal mobilized capital. Along with the bank, there are many state-owned enterprise listed in the Top 10.

According to the statistic of Foreign Investment Department - Ministry of Planning and Investment, Vietnam processing industry has attracted more than US$ 24 billion from Korean investors.

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.