Vietnam - India cultural and educational cooperation boosted

On September 13 morning, at the kilometer of 102 + 300 on National Road 18, in Dai Yen Ward of Halong City, Nguyen Tan Dung Prime Minister and leaders of Quang Ninh's agencies officially opened the groundbreaking ceremony of Halong Haiphong Highway.

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.

On August 18, in Nghe An Province, the Ministry of Labor Invalids and Social Affairs (Vietnam) coordinated with the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (Laos) to hold a conference about Vietnam Laos labor cooperation agreements.

During the first two working days with representative of US Trade- Michael Froman, Minister of Finance- Jack Lew, Minister of Commerce- Penny Prizker, and Professor Jeffrey Schott, Deputy PM Vu Van Ninh discussed issues of Vietnam US economic relation.

MHI Vietnam Aerospace (MHIVA) Co., Ltd, a member of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. has completed the construction of the assembly plant of Boeing 777 door factory in Vietnam. The factory is located in Hanoi.

With the theme of Central Highland Culture with matriarchy tradition, activities of Vietnam Family Day 2015 will take place from 26-28 June 2015 at Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism to establish and improve a stable society.

In 2014, Vietnam tourism increased by 4% compared to 2013 and lower than the rate of 10.6% in 2013. But in 2015, it will come back the period a high growth trajectory of tourism industry as the positive changes in politics, diplomat and society.

Among various cooperative fields between Vietnam and UK, recently science and technology in Vietnam is support by UK with Vietnam Newton Program. The project will concentrate on upgrading the research capacity and scholarships in terms of technology.

The significant increase of FDI in Ho Chi Minh in the early months 2014 has demonstrated the safe and attractive investment environment not only in Ho Chi Minh City but also in Vietnam.

At a press conference announcing assessment report on development cooperation (ODA) between EU and Vietnam on June 25 2014, Dr. Franz Jesen, Ambassador - Head of the EU Delegation spoke EU pledged to continue providing EUR 542 million in ODA for Vietnam.

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.