Vietnam Airlines launches two new routes to Japan

2015 is considered to be an important year of the further and greater international integration of Vietnam economy. This is a not only the golden time of FTA between Vietnam and other countries but also an important milestone of establishing AEC.

In the working visit of UN General Secretary highly appreciated the achievement of Vietnam in the contribution to UN peacekeeping missions. Therby, Vietnam thanked for the cooperation and contribution of UN in the socio-economic development of Vietnam.

After travel ban from Quang Ninh province, a cruise from Italy to Vietnam with 1116 passengers cancelled their entire trip in Vietnam. Moreover, this February, a number of international cruises were cancelled, too.

Airports Corporation of Vietnam is planning to expand the domestic terminal in Tan Son Nhat International Airport in anticipation of a rise in passengers in coming years. This project promises to most conveniently serve passengers’ demand.

National Art Exhibition of Children 2015 will be inaugurated on May 27 in Hanoi. The exhibition is organized by Fine Art - Photography - Exhibition Department in the coordination with Vietnam Exhibition Center on International Children Day - June 1.

International Day of Happiness on March 20 will be held countrywide for the first time by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with a number of branches based on the scheme approved by the Prime Minister.

Binh Thuan Industrial - Agricultural - Commercial Fair is taking place in Binh Thuan Cultural Center from December 13th to 21st, 2014. With a variety of activities, the fair has left a good impression for thousands of visitors participating in.

At a meeting forum held in Singapore on April 28, the Minister of Planning and Investment, Bui Quang Vinh called on Singapore’s investment in Vietnam to construct Phu Quoc into a high-end tourist center in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

In a workshop on a subject of "Forecasting Vietnam real estate market in 2015" held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in this month, real estate experts predicted that according to Housing Development Strategy 2020, Vietnam real estate 2015 will flourish.

On the occasion of Hung Temple Festival 2015, the Ministry of Culture and Information will coordinate with Phu Tho People's Committee and Vietnam Post to issue a special stamp collection on Hung Kings Worship.

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.