Vietnam Expo 2015 kicked off in Hanoi

On June, 19th, 2014, The Hanoi Puppetry Theatre organized the opening ceremony of the 6th Meeting of ASEAN Puppetry Association. This event will last from June, 19th to June, 21th with the attendance of ten ASEAN nations.

On August 8, 2014, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung had a welcome meeting with the United States Senate led by Senator John Mc Cain and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse to further tighten Vietnam US relation.

On February 3rd, Ho Chi Minh City’s People Committee and investors of Thu Thiem 2 Bridge launched its groundbreaking ceremony. Thu Thiem 2 Bridge will connect District 1 and District 2 creating a driving force to faster develop the city economy.

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.

Some days ago, Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon, a 5-star hotel with the scale of 268 rooms, was officially launched in Ho Chi Minh City. This marks the operation of Eastin Grand in the city with a series of high-quality and professional services.

On December 2nd morning, Vietnam Business Forum 2014 was officially launched. The forum gave many concerning issues in current situation of Vietnam economy and the world’s one. Vietnam businesses are facing difficulties and advantages.

Nokia Vietnam has recently submitted the documents of developing production in Vietnam to People’s Committee of Bac Ninh Province. Mentioned in the documents is the plan of Nokia moving production from China to Vietnam.

On June 6th, the photo exhibition named “My day”, a project teaching photography for poor Vietnamese children in rural areas was held in Ransbach – Baumbach City in Germany for the second time.

The General Statistics Office announced the index of Vietnam industry in July 2014 with positive proportion of 7.5% compared to the same period of last year. This is one of the key indicators to measure "health" of Vietnam economy in general.

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.

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.