Vietnam Airlines sets IPO date in September

Vietnam business environment has been improved and become more attractive to European investors. In details, business environment index increased from 66 points to 74 points in the third quarter of this year.

The Department of Planning and Investment of Can Tho City stated that they are inviting foreign investment ing Thanh Phu agricultural zone in Co Do District with an area of 100 hectares.

Acknowledging Southwestern area is a precious land in the world, Japan decides to start is investment in Mekong River Delta agriculture. Both of two countries, Vietnam and Japan paid working visits to seek investment opportunities in two countries.

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.

According to the survey on production and business activities of Japanese enterprises in Vietnam carried by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), approximately 66% Japanese enterprises still tends to expand business in Vietnam.

Vietnam hi-tech agriculture applications are being expanded in may agricultural parks and regions throughout the country. Accordingly, the development of agriculture in Vietnam will be improved, contributing to the development of the country’s economy.

According to the Foreign Investment Agency and Ministry of Planning and Investment, until November 2014, FDI in Vietnam increases 9,407 valid projects with the total registered capital of 138.5 billion dollars processing and manufacturing industry.

On May 12, BKAV Internet Security Company released BCSE WhiteHat - the first cyber security training program in Vietnam at the website BCSE.vn. This is the first Internet security training program in cyber form 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.

On October 19, Vincom Center Halong was officially open. The center is located at Cot Dong Ho Area in Bach Dang Ward of Halong City. The new mega mall in Halong is a modern shopping and entertainment place for locals, domestic and international tourists.

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.