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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".

The visit of Indian President, Kumar Pranab Mukherjee will last from September 14 to 17. Through the state-level visit, Vietnam Indian traditional friendship is increasingly developed, which creating favorable conditions for future cooperation.

With the theme of Central Highland Culture with matriarchy tradition, activities of Vietnam Family Day 2015 will take place from 26-28 June 2015 at Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism to establish and improve a stable society.

To welcome the establishment of ASEAN Community at the end of 2015, an ASEAN stamp design contest was held in February. And, Vietnam stamp collection got the First Prize. It means that 10 countries members will issue the collection in this August 8.

The 8th International Artistic Photo Contest in Vietnam is calling for the participation of all over the world photographers. This is a good chance for photographers in Vienam to express their talent, exchange and improve their skills.

On June 26, 2014, the first Vietnamese Windfow 8.1 tablet was introduced by Microsoft, Intel and Viet Son company called ROSA, including two versions Wi-Fi and 3G with the price approximately 4 million VND.

The biggest Vietnam terracotta cultural park has been opened in Thanh Ha Pottery Village to welcome tourists to visit in Hoi An tours. The Thanh Hoa Terracotta Cultural Park has five main areas characterizing outstanding beauty of Vietnam culture.

Along with four main boulevards being constructed, two main roads will be opened in Thu Thiem New Urban Area to attract more investors. The authorities of HCMC proposed the Central Government for investment project of constructing new routes.

Top 5 Vietnam best hotels are honored by Forbes Travel Guide in 2020 are: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, The Nam Hải Hội An (5 star); Intercontinental Da Nang, The Reverie Saigon, Park Hyatt Saigon (4 star).

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.

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.