Vietnam temporarily suspended free visa for 8 EU countries

Quang Ninh Airport is going to be constructed in Van Don District of Quang Ninh province. The appearance of the airport will greatly contribute to the development of Quang Ninh in many field, especially in economy and tourism.

A Vietnam - Germany discussion on cultural and educational policy has been implemented in Germany to strengthen education system in both countries. The discussion focuses on various fields.

Vietnam Book Festival was inaugurated in Vietnam National Library to start the event of the 2nd Vietnam Book Day held in Hanoi on April 21. The event of book festival in national library is a chance for readers to exchange with famous writers and critics.

From March 4 to 6, according to the invitation of Minister of Vietnam Education - Mr. Pham Vu Luan, Minister of Danish Education - Mrs. Christine Antorini and Educational Missions of Denmark visits and works in Vietnam.

According to the survey on production and business activities of Japanese enterprises in Vietnam carried by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), approximately 66% Japanese enterprises still tends to expand business in Vietnam.

It is estimated that there are approximately 4% Vietnamese people owning a private car. According to a forecast of EuroCham, with impressive economic growth rate, Vietnam automotive industry has enormous potentials to develop.

Vietnam Today Photo Exhibition is held in Tehran on the 40-year Vietnam - Iran relation and tourism cooperations between two countries. The exhibition will take place from May 24 – 30 in 2015 at Gaytariyeh Park in Tehran.

On two days of October 2014, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh visited the United States and had negotiations with US Secretary of State John Kerry. During the meeting, two sides discussed and committed many important economic and political issues.

Two days ago (Oct 29, 2014) in Hanoi, Vietnam ASOCIO ICT Summit 2014 took place. The topic of this summit is "IT - new methods of socio-economic development and agricultural restructure".

With the appearance of the first Microsoft Store in Vietnam, the Microsoft Corporation can bring many genuine products to Vietnamese consumers. At the same time, consumers in Vietnam have chance to use high-quality services, applications of the company.

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.