Vietnam Airlines sets IPO date in September

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.

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.

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.

Recently, in Pullman Hanoi Hotel, France – Vietnam Job Fair 2014 took place. This is a great event for young people in Hanoi with all qualifications to seek suitable job. The job witnessed the participation of many reputable companies and corporations.

The 2nd Vietnam Book Day 2015 will be organized at Thong Nhat Park, Hanoi from April 17 to 21, 2015, from 8AM to 9PM every day. The event will be a convergence of thousands of books in all kinds and fields from society, culture and economics.

Recently, Vietnam – Russia Business Forum was organized in Ho Chi Minh City by Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In this forum, both Vietnam and Russia express cooperative spirit to boost Vietnam products development in Russia and vice versa.

Vietnam Writers Association held the opening ceremony of Vietnam Literature Museum at 275 Au Co Street, Tay Ho District, in Hanoi. It has an area of 3000 square meters and exhibits over 4,000 artifacts and documents relating to writers and literary works.

National action plan for Vietnam green growth strategy has been approved recently. This strategy aims to reduce greenhouse gases emissions, develop infrastructure, cope with climate change and drive economic growth in a sustainable manner.

On September 18 morning, in Hanoi, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung attended and spoke at the 12th ASEAN Health Ministers Retreat themed Better health for ASEAN Community after 2015.

Organizers of Da Nang Tourism Logo and Slogan Contest published first prize works on 30th April after more than 8 months of organization, from 13th July, 2013 to 20th March, 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.

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.