Vietnam Lao oil pipeline to be constructed

Vietnam economy in 2015 is predicted to develop strongly. With great achievements in the first quarter, Vietnam is highly appreciated by international organizations such as Bloomberg, Economist Intelligence Unit, HSBC or ASEAN Stats.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung approved the scheme restructuring Vietnam transportation by upgrading and expanding Highway1A, finishing 2000km of the highway, building the railway to the Central Highlands and modernizing 6 international airports.

Vietnam is one of ASEAN countries appealing most foreign investors, especially American ones. The country attracts a large number of US investors by its available and low-cost human resource, along with a stable social security.

In 2014, Vietnam replaced India to be shortlisted in 10 biggest exporting countries in American market. It is predicted that in future, if Vietnam makes successful reform, the country will attract not only US investors but also other foreign enterprises.

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 a workshop on a subject of "Forecasting Vietnam real estate market in 2015" held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in this month, real estate experts predicted that according to Housing Development Strategy 2020, Vietnam real estate 2015 will flourish.

On May 12, BKAV Internet Security Company released BCSE WhiteHat - the first cyber security training program in Vietnam at the website BCSE.vn. This is the first Internet security training program in cyber form in Vietnam.

In the framework of Heritage Photo Awards 2014, Vietnam Heritage Photo Exhibition is held across the country, which attracts the attention from the youth. The exhibition creates favorable conditions for people to know more about Vietnam heritages.

The latest plans of Samsung and Microsoft have proved that investment in Vietnam is increasingly attracting large investors. Expectedly, Vietnam will be come a meeting place for high-tech corporations in the future.

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.

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.