Vietnam business environment attracts US investors

FLC Group said that FLC Samson Golf Links with a size of nearly 200 ha, total investment capital of 3500 billion dong, and Fusion Maia Resort is expected to open in Samson 1 May, 2015. The project will bring great benefit to the development of Thanh Hoa.

Recently, Vietnam Minister of Transport, Mr. Dinh La Thang has approved an investment project in expanding Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The expanding project will be started in November 2014 and completed within 26 months.

On August 19, at a congress of Food Science and Technology held in Montreal (Canada), Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company - Vinamilk has been honored with the global food industry award - IUFoST 2014.

According to the annual survey of Anphabe in coordination with Nielsen, Microsoft Vietnam continues to be IT Company having the best environment to work in Vietnam. The survey is conducted by Anphabe and Nielsen.

On November 22, the first Airbus A350 XWB visited Noi Bai International Airport. The visit to Vietnam is one of parts in 11-day journey of A350 XWB in Asia. It is reported that 10 Vietnam A350 XWB and 4 hired ones will come to Vietnam in early 2015.

On morning August 31, 2014 at Da Nang Eastern Sea Park, the Da Nang International Marathon 2014 will be officially launched for the second time. The competition is considered the meeting point of conquering beautiful stretch of road in Da Nang City.

Vietnam Reunification Day is one of the most important events of the country. This year, many locations across Vietnam will hold a series of activities to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Southern Liberation and Reunion Day of Vietnam.

Recently, Vietnam - EEU Free Trade Agreement was signed in Republic of Kazakhstan. It is a great significance to Vietnam economy in the future, especially in term of agricultural products along with other strong products of the economy.

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.

Recently, Ho Chi Minh water puppetry has welcomed a new member as Saigon Water Puppetry Troupe which will bring interesting traditional puppetry shows to audience, especially to introduce the art to international tourists in Ho Chi Minh.

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.