Signing Joint Statement of Vietnam - Customs Union FTA

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.

On June 15, 2014, the first free shuttle bus in Halong has been operated. By dint of this service, tourists can travel easily between important tourist attractions from Bai Chay to Halong Marine Plaza, or a new beach – Marina Bay.

According to The Street, a Taiwan Magazine which provides business news, award-winning stock analysis, market data and stock trading ideas, Vietnam are gradually replacing China to become a hot spot of international investors in fields of manufacture.

On July 21, 2014, Minister of Education and Training, Mr. Pham Vu Luan said that Vietnam is so delighted to welcome excellent chemistry students from different nations to participate in the International Chemistry Olympiad 2014.

Vietnam handicraft is increasingly defining its role in the world market. There are more and more handicraft orders shifted to Vietnam from large international markets as China, Japan, America, EU, and many newly economies as Brazil, India, etc.

Recently, the project on preserving and recovering Lan Ong Street - a famous traditional medicine space in old streets was inaugurated. Simultaneously, the project was held with the Week of Traditional Vietnamese medicine street 2015.

Boeing pledged their support for Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) to get category 1 approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This action will pave the way for setting Vietnam - US direct flights.

Vietnam Motorshow 2014 was officially launched on November 19th, 2014. The automobile exhibition 2014 is the convergence of many reputable brands. Among cars of these famous brands, Toyota FT-Bh is the most special one.

In AMM-47, Vietnam has greatly contributed to implementing the main and priority points of ASEAN and the region on building community, connection, cooperation in many fields, as well as the orientation of ASEAN development after 2015.

Over the year of 2014, Vietnam has gained many significant achievements in science and technology. Breakthroughs of Vietnam science and technology were greatly honored at the ceremony of Top Impressive Science and Technology Events 2014 in Hanoi.

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.