Tighten strategic Vietnam - India relation

With the theme of “the rise of emerging market and opportunities for Vietnam?”, Vietnam Investment Forum has been held in Ho Chi Minh City on June 19th for foreign investors to boost investment in Vietnam.

Authorities of Nakameguro District in Tokyo, Japan’s capital has released an announcement that the 34th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival was cancelled to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in Japan.

80 Vietnam enterprises will participate in Vietnam- Myanmar trade fair 2014 named Ho Chi Minh City Expo 2014 in the city of Yangon, Myanmar from June 26th to 30th. The fair will exhibit service and tourism products also.

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.

Bai Choi singing is one of the most long-lasting traditional folk music of Vietnamese people. The unique Bai Choi singing was recently proposed to UNESCO for recognizing as one of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage for its great cultural values.

The Head of Government confirmed that the current Vietnam economic growth rate has not stable. Vietnam needs to strive more to ensure the target growth of 6.5 - 7 percent. Vietnam economy will enter a new phase with fast pace of development.

During two days November 19-20, 2014 in Hanoi, Vietnam Airlines held annual SkyTeam Meeting for the first time. The airlines also hosted many events in the framework of the meeting.

According to a recent report of Apple, Vietnam has become the hottest market of this company. The revenue of Vietnam Apple market has tripled in the first half of 2014, especially the sales of iPhone has doubled.

Hue T-junction has been inaugurated to by Da Nang People’s Committee. The overpass’s design was inspired by the shapes of linga and yoni, symbols of Lord Shiva in Hinduism. The overpass will contribute greatly to the development of the region.

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.

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.