World Bank supporting urban Vietnam development

After many years of researching and manufacturing, on September 21, at Cam Ranh Shipyard, JSC High-tech Investment and Development Vinashin has accepted a small Vietnam homemade AUV, named Peace.

Recently, Ho Chi Minh water puppetry has welcomed a new member as Saigon Water Puppetry Troupe which will bring interesting traditional puppetry shows to audience, especially to introduce the art to international tourists in Ho Chi Minh.

Located in an area of 3.3ha, Little Vietnam is a commercial urban houses project which is facsimiled for traditional business operation of Hanoi and Hoi An old quarter. It is the combination of living area and retail business.

On June 4th, Hue City organized a ceremony of marking the project of receiving supports for orphans and disadvantage children in Vietnam society. The aim of the project is to improve childcare in Vietnam.

This cooperation of Vietnam technology has cooperation with Carnegie Mellon University (US) to raise the quality of robotics training program in Vietnam. raises the opportunity of Vietnamese students in accessing new technologies.

According to General Department of Vocational Training, at the 10th ASEAN Skills Competition in Hanoi, Vietnam team achieved 15 Gold Medals, ranking first through all groups. This achievement confirms position Vietnam labor on skills in the region.

According to the latest report of World Economic Forum (WEF), Vietnam economy has jumped 2 notches on the ranking of global competitiveness. The new position of Vietnam is 68.

Kenya Airways officially announced the schedules of flights from Kanya to Hanoi. The new Vietnam - Africa route will bring Africa closer to Vietnam. This is the first airline opening direct route connecting Vietnam and Africa.

In the World Economic Forum 2015 in Devos, Vietnam economy was promoted in the conference. After the conference, Vietnam hopes the business and investment environment will be improved.

The latest plans of Samsung and Microsoft have proved that investment in Vietnam is increasingly attracting large investors. Expectedly, Vietnam will be come a meeting place for high-tech corporations in the future.

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.