Vietnam Book Festival 2015 inaugurated in National Library

In the evening of June 13th, Vietnam – Italy Friendship Association in collaboration with Italy Alighieri Center of Culture organized Vietnam Italy cultural exchange in Hanoi to celebrate Republic Day of Italy.

Vietnam government is going to temporarily stop issuing free Vietnam visa for 8 European countries, including Denmark, Norway, Finland, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Spain to fight against COVID-19.

"192 Hours" author - the sole survivor of a plane crash in O Kha Mountain, Nha Trang, will return Vietnam to meet people who supported her during the accident and interact with Vietnamese readers.

MHI Vietnam Aerospace (MHIVA) Co., Ltd, a member of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. has completed the construction of the assembly plant of Boeing 777 door factory in Vietnam. The factory is located in Hanoi.

Vietnam has been well-known for a long and beautiful coastline. It means that the values of marine cultural heritages in Vietnam are significant and need reserving. At present, Vietnam is in cooperation with South Korea to enhance the preservation.

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.

Vietnam - France cooperation in space technology marked an important milestone in the development of aerospace technology in Vietnam. The coordination between Vietnam and France in the field of aerospace is becoming tightened with great achievements.

The Head of Government confirmed that the current Vietnam economic growth rate has not stable. Vietnam needs to strive more to ensure the target growth of 6.5 - 7 percent. Vietnam economy will enter a new phase with fast pace of development.

Vietnam technology will be upgraded by over 150 machines and equipment in 2015. This support contributes more to the trading relationship between Vietnam and Korea. In the future, FTA between Vietnam and Korea will be finished.

After four years of construction, new Vietnam National Assembly House is finishing the last steps. It is expected to finish on Oct 20. The parliament building is constructed on the ground of old National Assembly building in Ba Dinh.

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.