Vietnam tourism 2015 to return high growth orbit

In the list of VNR 500, Agribank was honored in top 10 biggest Vietnam businesses. The bank contributes 78.4% of t otal mobilized capital. Along with the bank, there are many state-owned enterprise listed in the Top 10.

Bai Choi singing, a unique folk cultural forms of Vietnamese people. The art performance is one the line of becoming intangible cultural world heritage. Recently, there was a conference on analyzing Bai Choi’s features to propose UNESCO to recognize.

Recently, the project on preserving and recovering Lan Ong Street - a famous traditional medicine space in old streets was inaugurated. Simultaneously, the project was held with the Week of Traditional Vietnamese medicine street 2015.

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.

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

After completing IPO (Initial Public Offering) plan, Vietnam Airlines will replace all its fleet with modern airplanes of Boeing 787 and Airbus 350. The airline also appeals investors by listing share in stock exchanges.

On June 15, 2014, the first free shuttle bus in Halong has been operated. By dint of this service, tourists can travel easily between important tourist attractions from Bai Chay to Halong Marine Plaza, or a new beach – Marina Bay.

With the aim of launching a dynamic and meaningful summer, during May and June, Vincom Center nationwide organizes a series of special events of which the highlight is impressive program for children.

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.

Four semi-natural areas of Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre at Tam Dao National Park, Vinh Phuc Province were inaugurated on November 11, bringing the number of bears that can be taken care in the center doubled, i.e. 200 bears.

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.