Vietnam Book Festival 2015 inaugurated in National Library

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.

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.

Although the country always cope with natural disasters, Vanuatu is listed on the happiest countries in the world. Vanuatu people are always happy with their spiritual life, not what material they are owning.

Taking place from October 26 to November 4, 2014 at Youth Cultural House in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Japan Day 2014 consists of many outstanding activities of Japan. The event attracted a large number of young people to participate in.

From July 31 to August 2, Japanese Foreign Minister Kishida Fumio paid a visit to Vietnam to boost strategic partnership between the two countries in various fields, according the invitation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister.

On 27 November, Vi-Giam folk singing, one of unique Vietnamese folk singing culture was nominated as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. The recognition has a great significance to Vietnam culture in particular and humanity’s heritage in general.

On September 11, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Long, the Deputy of Health Ministry said that at the international press conference the ASEAN Health Ministers Retreat would be held by the Ministry of Health in Hanoi.

In the 51st Paris Air Show Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with new brand identity performed a spectacular flight attracting the admiration of international airlines and aircraft manufacturers attending the event.

Recently, Vietnam copyright has been improved by virtue of the cooperation with Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Korean Copyright Committee. The cooperation helps literary works of Vietnam protected more efficiently.

According to the final report of Vietnam General Statistics Office published at the end of December 2014, Vietnam economy achieved significant improvements. Many targets were reached, some went beyond the expectations.

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.