Vietnam - Korea Free Trade Agreement signed

With the attendance of nearly 500 athletes from 40 countries in the world, Vietnam Mountain Marathon 2014 will be the biggest international event of marathon until now.

The 2nd Vietnam Book Day 2015 will be organized at Thong Nhat Park, Hanoi from April 17 to 21, 2015, from 8AM to 9PM every day. The event will be a convergence of thousands of books in all kinds and fields from society, culture and economics.

In the framework of the official visit to Vietnam, on January 21 afternoon, Danish Minister of Trade and Development Cooperation, Mr. Mogens Jensen had a meeting with journalists in Ho Chi Minh City about Vietnam Denmark trade cooperation development.

Recently, in Pullman Hanoi Hotel, France – Vietnam Job Fair 2014 took place. This is a great event for young people in Hanoi with all qualifications to seek suitable job. The job witnessed the participation of many reputable companies and corporations.

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 the afternoon July 23, 2014, at the Government Office, Vietnam Prime Minister, Mr. Nguyen Tan Dung welcomed Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Mr. Tony Blair visiting Vietnam.

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.

Up until now, Australia has 320 direct investment projects in Vietnam that are valid for a total registered investment capital of more than $ 1.65 billion US dollar. These projects are mostly in South Central Coast of Vietnam.

Summer Concert in Hanoi is one of the most expected classical events in 2015 of Vietnam National Academy of Music. The event witnesses the participation of famous and professional artists, including Nguyen Khac Thanh, Nguyen Nguyet Thu and Tran Quang Duy.

In the framework of the official visit to Australia, on March 18, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung met seniors of Australia to discuss about Comprehensive Vietnam - Australia cooperation in many fields such as human resource and economic sectors.

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.