Vietnam economic growth rate expects to rise 6.5 - 7 percent

Mekong Expo 2015 - an annual activity – is organized from April 27 to May 2, 2015. In this expo, there are a large number of products and handicraft items displayed at booths of domestic and foreign enterprises in Vietnam.

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.

2015 Cultural day of Central region ethnic groups held in Nghe An from the 17th to 19th of May, 2015 will be an outstanding event to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Ho Chi Minh President. This is also a chance for provinces in the region to promote.

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 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.

Participating SIAL Paris 2014 is a good opportunity for Vietnam agricultural products to integrate in European market as well as the world market. During 5 days promoting products in the fair, some Vietnam companies gained great contracts.

On two days of October 2014, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh visited the United States and had negotiations with US Secretary of State John Kerry. During the meeting, two sides discussed and committed many important economic and political issues.

On August 7, 2014, Vietnam Mergers and Acquisitions Forum 2014 took place in Ho Chi Minh City with a subject of Mergers And Acquisitions Before The Second Wave. The event was organized by an investment magazine of Ministry of Planning and Investment.

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 - Denmark relation has ben got on well with each other in various fields. To deepen and make the coopertion more comprehensive, two governments have decisions on improving the relations to bring benefits to peoples in two countries.

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.