Vietnam Young Hoteliers Award 2015 press conference

Bitexco Financial Tower, a landmark of Saigon, is honored to name in the list of 50 the world's most innovative buildings of the last decade. This result is voted by The Council of Tall Buildings, a non-profit organization of architects and designers.

On September 13 morning, at the kilometer of 102 + 300 on National Road 18, in Dai Yen Ward of Halong City, Nguyen Tan Dung Prime Minister and leaders of Quang Ninh's agencies officially opened the groundbreaking ceremony of Halong Haiphong Highway.

Can Tho - Dalat route will be opened on April 26 in the combination of VASCO, Can Tho and Lam Dong People’s Committees. The route will contribute greatly to the development of tourism in Can Tho and Dalat, and providing other social and economic services.

After one year of testing, Da Nang free Wifi was officially put into operation with the domestic bandwidth up to 700 Mbps and the international bandwidth up to 40 Mbps increased four times in comparison to the testing period.

On October 19, Vincom Center Halong was officially open. The center is located at Cot Dong Ho Area in Bach Dang Ward of Halong City. The new mega mall in Halong is a modern shopping and entertainment place for locals, domestic and international tourists.

Most businesses and industry associations presage about Vietnam business environment in 2015 better than that in 2014. Many fields as taxation, customs, banking, and government pond will see a new reform in time to come.

Nhat Tan Bridge is the biggest cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam currently. The work funded by ODA capital of Japan will be put into operation on Oct 10. The bridge greatly expresses the dedication of Japanese people to Vietnam.

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.

Vietnam and Laos have been remaining their relationship for years. Each year, Vietnam Lao cooperation is upgraded in a new level. Recently, Vietnam and Laos organized meetings to further develop the relationship in many fields, especially in politics.

According to the approval of Hanoi People's Committee, the space of walking streets in Hanoi Old Streets will be expanded more six streets including Hang Buon, Hang Giay, Luong Ngoc Quyen, Ma May, Dao Duy Tu, and Ta Hien.

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.