Vietnam Auto Expo 2014 opening soon in Hanoi

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.

Vietnam Motorshow 2014 was officially launched on November 19th, 2014. The automobile exhibition 2014 is the convergence of many reputable brands. Among cars of these famous brands, Toyota FT-Bh is the most special one.

On October 22 evening, at Le Van Tam Park in Ho Chi Minh City, the High-tech Agriculture and Food Industry Fair or Hi-Tech Agro 2014 in HCMC City was launched by the Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Center (ITPC).

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.

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.

At the end of last September, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certificated a safe aircraft category for commercial purpose of the newest Airbus' product, the A350 XWB (Extra Wide-Body). Vietnam Airlines will soon receive this aircraft.

Two Japanese farmers from Kawakami Mura village, the richest village of Japan, have brought their model of planting to Dalat vegetable. The model is expected to develop greatly in the future.

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.

The eighth session of UK-Vietnam Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) took place in the afternoon of March 2nd in London to seek new appeals to promote Vietnam - UK Economic Cooperation.

Hue T-junction overpass is has 3 levels and 50 spans. It has the total length of over 2km. The T-junction will be put into operation after over 640 day construction. It is the first 3-level overpass in Vietnam and will complete in the next 20 days.

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.