Vietnam to hold ASEAN Ethnics Photos and Films Contest

Recently, Techcombank Vietnam was honored to be the Leading Counterparty Bank and Best Trade Finance Bank in Vietnam in 2013 by the Asian Banker magazine. This is the consecutive second year that Techcombank received Best Trade Finance Bank award.

Nhat Tan Bridge is the biggest cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam currently. The work funded by ODA capital of Japan will be put into operation on Oct 10. The bridge greatly expresses the dedication of Japanese people to Vietnam.

On June 30, 2014, in Gia Nghia Town, Saigon Commercial Cooperative Union, Saigon Co.op and Gia Nghia People's Committee organized the groundbreaking ceremony of Gia Nghia Town Commercial Center, the first and biggest commercial center in Dak Nong.

Following success of previous years, Phu My Hung Spring Flower Fair 2015 on a subject of Flowers and Grass of the Country will bring visitors cultural space to explore Vietnam countryside culture. The main theme in this year festival is Harvest Season.

Most businesses and industry associations presage about Vietnam business environment in 2015 better than that in 2014. Many fields as taxation, customs, banking, and government pond will see a new reform in time to come.

While several Vietnam enterprises are trying to fend off economic crisis, others continue to expand exponentially into international markets where competition is extremely fierce.

Vietnam finance is expected to surpass all requirements of ASEAN Economic Community integration with the support from other ASEAN country members and ASEAN Infrastructure Fund to strengthen the development of infrastructure and economy.

Recently, Goldmark City – one of a few projects in the west of Hanoi being developed in green environment – was introduced to customers in Hanoi and the surrounding areas. This classy housing complex is being constructed in No. 136, Ho Tung Mau Street.

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, 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 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.