First Microsoft Store in Vietnam opened

Recently, Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development published the new data of Vietnam Agriculture Export in 2014. The export turnover of this sector set a new record of 30.8 billion USD, an increase of 11.2% in comparison to the previous year.

Vietnam - France cooperation in space technology marked an important milestone in the development of aerospace technology in Vietnam. The coordination between Vietnam and France in the field of aerospace is becoming tightened with great achievements.

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung approved the scheme restructuring Vietnam transportation by upgrading and expanding Highway1A, finishing 2000km of the highway, building the railway to the Central Highlands and modernizing 6 international airports.

Vietnam has received the agreement from Cambodia to implement a new route from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh and return over its airspace. The new route will shorten the flight itinerary and save fuel costs for airlines.

On October 1, the Chairman of Samsung Vietnam gets license for US$1.4 project of investment in Vietnam. The project, Samsung CE Complex, is seen to have the largest capital ever. The factory will be constructed in Saigon Hi-Tech Park.

In the past 10 years, bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and New Zealand relation has been strengthened with high-level visits, two-way trade expansion, effectively developing assistance programs, active cooperation in various fields.

On May 20th, the conference of investment and commerce promotion between Vietnam and Russia was held in Ho Chi Minh City with the theme of “Hanoi – Moscow Center for Culture, Trade and Hotel: the commercial bridge between Vietnam and Russia.

Being conducted from 2011, Osaka – Ho Chi Minh project for developing low carbon city has achieve many outstanding achievements, especially in saving energy and using friendly-environmental energy. This contributes to the local environment.

Vietnam hi-tech agriculture applications are being expanded in may agricultural parks and regions throughout the country. Accordingly, the development of agriculture in Vietnam will be improved, contributing to the development of the country’s economy.

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.

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.