UNESCO Vietnam strengthens role in World Heritage Committee

On May 21st, the “Shining Vietnam Fortitude” Gala was celebrated at Phu Tho Sport Complex in Ho Chi Minh City. The Gala aims to honor people who overcame their adversities and became typical examples in the society.

Now, locals and tourists can easily travel from Da Nang City to Ba Na in about 20 minutes due to Ba Na - Suoi Mo Road in Da Nang. The new road shortens the distance and time between the city center and Ba Na, and contributes greatly to tourism in Da Nang.

Vietnam Book Festival was inaugurated in Vietnam National Library to start the event of the 2nd Vietnam Book Day held in Hanoi on April 21. The event of book festival in national library is a chance for readers to exchange with famous writers and critics.

From March 28 to April 1, the 132nd IPU Assembly will be hosted by Vietnam. The politic and diplomatic event of IPU 132 in Vietnam has a great significance to the country. Vietnam has completed all preparations for the important General Assembly.

Coffee output of Brazil falls sharply, which will be a great chance for Vietnam coffee to surpass world coffee market. By dint of this, the price of Vietnam coffee will increase significantly, creating benefit for farmers planting coffee in Vietnam.

At the Vietnam Sustainable Development Business Forum 2015, Deputy Prime Minister had praised many achievements of businesses in Vietnam in terms of developing economy towards sustainable goals.

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.

According to the final report of Vietnam General Statistics Office published at the end of December 2014, Vietnam economy achieved significant improvements. Many targets were reached, some went beyond the expectations.

On June 4th, Hue City organized a ceremony of marking the project of receiving supports for orphans and disadvantage children in Vietnam society. The aim of the project is to improve childcare in Vietnam.

Overall, in middle term, according to the assessment of experts, Vietnam GDP growth rate will remain at a modest level. And, the stable status of macro-economy will be improved. Vietnam economy 2015 will be more sustainable than that in 2014.

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.