Vietnamese products attract interest in South Africa fairs

At a press conference announcing assessment report on development cooperation (ODA) between EU and Vietnam on June 25 2014, Dr. Franz Jesen, Ambassador - Head of the EU Delegation spoke EU pledged to continue providing EUR 542 million in ODA for Vietnam.

A series of large retail groups worldwide along with leading brands of beverage, fast foods, and fashion are strengthening investment in Ho Chi Minh City to expand market share and exploit Vietnam market.

In these days, all over the country and many oversea places where there were many exciting and practical activities to hold the 69th celebration of the victory in August Revolution and Vietnam National Day.

Vietnam - Mexico cooperation on higher education has been agreed by both sites of Vietnam and Mexico. Accordingly, there will be a multiple cooperation between two countries to develop a better their education system.

According to the final report of Vietnam General Statistics Office published at the end of December 2014, Vietnam economy achieved significant improvements. Many targets were reached, some went beyond the expectations.

After signing the free trade agreement with Chile, Vietnam goods are exported more to the market, raising Vietnam export turnover significantly with lower tariff. In addition, Vietnam goods are increasingly imported in Latin American market.

Organizers of Da Nang Tourism Logo and Slogan Contest published first prize works on 30th April after more than 8 months of organization, from 13th July, 2013 to 20th March, 2014.

In the evening of June 13th, Vietnam – Italy Friendship Association in collaboration with Italy Alighieri Center of Culture organized Vietnam Italy cultural exchange in Hanoi to celebrate Republic Day of Italy.

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 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.

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.