Vinhomes Central Park begins its construction

In 2015, EU and Vietnam will hold the 25th anniversary of Vietnam - EU relation. A series of prominent and meaningful events will be organized throughout the year to mark an important milestone of the bilateral friendship between Vietnam and EU.

The Ministry of Construction submitted Prime Minister a report on relocation of a general entertainment center with a casino in Phu Quoc Island. Accordingly, the entertainment center will be built next to Vinpearl Phu Quoc Resort.

On 27 November, Vi-Giam folk singing, one of unique Vietnamese folk singing culture was nominated as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. The recognition has a great significance to Vietnam culture in particular and humanity’s heritage in general.

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.

Hue T-junction has been inaugurated to by Da Nang People’s Committee. The overpass’s design was inspired by the shapes of linga and yoni, symbols of Lord Shiva in Hinduism. The overpass will contribute greatly to the development of the region.

80 Vietnam enterprises will participate in Vietnam- Myanmar trade fair 2014 named Ho Chi Minh City Expo 2014 in the city of Yangon, Myanmar from June 26th to 30th. The fair will exhibit service and tourism products also.

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.

Following success of previous years, Phu My Hung Spring Flower Fair 2015 on a subject of Flowers and Grass of the Country will bring visitors cultural space to explore Vietnam countryside culture. The main theme in this year festival is Harvest Season.

Nikkei Asian Review Magazine has selected five big and reputable "names" of Vietnam businesses including: Vinamilk, Vietcombank, FPT, PVGas and Vingroup in the list of 122 top companies in Southeast Asian region.

With the results, the IPU 132 in Vietnam has noted the importance in parliamentary diplomacy history, not only to Vietnam but also with its own mechanism for inter-parliamentary cooperation worldwide.

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.