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In the evening of June 13th, Vietnam – Italy Friendship Association in collaboration with Italy Alighieri Center of Culture organized Vietnam Italy cultural exchange in Hanoi to celebrate Republic Day of Italy.

Summer Concert in Hanoi is one of the most expected classical events in 2015 of Vietnam National Academy of Music. The event witnesses the participation of famous and professional artists, including Nguyen Khac Thanh, Nguyen Nguyet Thu and Tran Quang Duy.

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.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey is visiting Vietnam for an official visit from August 13 to 16. He is the highest senior generals of the United States ever visiting Vietnam since the Vietnam War.

In the coming time, Vietnam Airlines will welcome the first Airbus A350 XWB. Vietnam Airlines will be come the first carrier in Asia owning the latest aircraft of Airbus. At the same time, the airline will receive its Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner this month.

Vietnam Expo 2015 will be held in Hanoi from April 15 to 18 with the participation of many domestic and international enterprises. This is a big opportunity for enterprises in Vietnam to promote their products to local and international markets.

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.

Mekong Expo 2015 - an annual activity – is organized from April 27 to May 2, 2015. In this expo, there are a large number of products and handicraft items displayed at booths of domestic and foreign enterprises in 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.

In 2013, Vietnam ICT Development Index ranked the 81th position in comparison to 161 countries in the world. The e-Government ranking in 2014 rose three grades compared to the previous year.

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.