Vietnam will get 3.8 billion USD of preferential credit from WB

Immersing in the exciting atmosphere of Vesak Day in the world, on June 1 morning at Quan Su Pagoda, Vietnam Central Buddhist Sangha and Hanoi board of Buddhism formally celebrated Vesak Day 2015 with many meaningful activities.

Recently, the largest domestic airline in the United Kingdom has announced its bankruptcy, becoming the second collapsed airline in the UK within six months.

In the coming time, Vietnam Airlines will welcome the first Airbus A350 XWB. Vietnam Airlines will be come the first carrier in Asia owning the latest aircraft of Airbus. At the same time, the airline will receive its Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner this month.

After a half years of negotiation, the Joint Statement of Vietnam - Customs Union FTA was signed on December 15th. The signing ceremony of the Joint Statement among these countries took place at Convention Center in Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province.

Hanoi Old Quarter is the most bustling area in the capital with many restaurants, bars, commercial centers, and thousands of households. Hanoi is planning to relocate several households to reduce dense population here.

Tomorrow, 7 Feb 2015, Steering Committee of Central Highlands in collaboration with Central Economic Committee of Lam Dong People Committee will hold a seminar on the development of growing Macadamia in Vietnam in the Central Highlands area.

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.

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.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of liberation of Thua Thien Hue, March 26, 1975 – March 26, 2015, Vingroup held the groundbreaking ceremony of Complex Project - Vincom Hung Vuong in Hue and 5-star Vinpearl Hue Hotel on March 22.

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 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.