Vietnam Airlines launches two new routes to Japan

Vietnam is on the line of becoming a new tiger in Asian economy. With the support from other countries, especially US, in the future, the wish of Vietnam will come true. At present, apart from invesments from Korea, FDI for Vietnam from US is increased.

Summer Concert in Hanoi is one of the most expected classical events in 2015 of Vietnam National Academy of Music. The event witnesses the participation of famous and professional artists, including Nguyen Khac Thanh, Nguyen Nguyet Thu and Tran Quang Duy.

On July 17, 2014, at a press conference, President of World Bank, Mr. Jim Yong Kim informed that WB would provide over 3.8 billion dollars in the preferential credit for Vietnam to help the country raising the additional private capital.

After the first three months, foreign investment in Vietnam show a positive outlook for the entire year. Specifically, Taiwan is being one of four biggest countries having foreign investment in Vietnam with new projects and more capital added.

Vietnam investment environment is increasingly appealing more foreign investors, as advantages of cheap labor cost and attractive incentive policies. Many world leading investors pouring huge capitals in Vietnam are Samsung, Nokia, and Intel, etc.

The door of Vietnam export in 2015 is widely opened with eight free trade agreements were signed. Currently, Vietnam is conducting to complete elimination of tariffs and prepare for the sign of next five free trade agreements.

Recently, Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development published the new data of Vietnam Agriculture Export in 2014. The export turnover of this sector set a new record of 30.8 billion USD, an increase of 11.2% in comparison to the previous year.

On December 8th, the first batch of Vietnam longan was exported to the US market by airway. Although the price of air freight is much higher than sea freight, it is expected that the price of Vietnam longan will fluctuate from 20 to 25 dollars/ 1 kg.

After one year of testing, Da Nang free Wifi was officially put into operation with the domestic bandwidth up to 700 Mbps and the international bandwidth up to 40 Mbps increased four times in comparison to the testing period.

On March 10, in Hue City, Mr. Nguyen Van Cao, Chairman of Hue People's Committee had a meeting with Ms. Sofia, Head of the delegation of Asian Development Bank experts on infrastructure project for Green City in Hue development program.

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.