Starbucks Vietnam opens three stores in Hanoi

During the first two working days with representative of US Trade- Michael Froman, Minister of Finance- Jack Lew, Minister of Commerce- Penny Prizker, and Professor Jeffrey Schott, Deputy PM Vu Van Ninh discussed issues of Vietnam US economic relation.

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.

Up until now, Australia has 320 direct investment projects in Vietnam that are valid for a total registered investment capital of more than $ 1.65 billion US dollar. These projects are mostly in South Central Coast of Vietnam.

It is the first time Boeing implements the performance flight the complete version of Boeing 787-9 with an airline. This is also the first time that new Vietnam Airlines brand identity is released at the biggest aviation exhibition in the world.

Recently, Phan Thiet Airport was inaugurated to construct under a BOT project. It is the first airport in Vietnam applies the construction form. The airport is expected to contribute greatly to the socio-economic development of Binh Thuan.

Exhibition - Fair of One Village One Product - OVOP Vietnam 2014 taking place at the end of October 2014 creates business opportunities, promotes OVOP movement, and creates output for products in handicraft villages and the development of the villages.

2015 Cultural day of Central region ethnic groups held in Nghe An from the 17th to 19th of May, 2015 will be an outstanding event to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Ho Chi Minh President. This is also a chance for provinces in the region to promote.

On August 8, 2014, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung had a welcome meeting with the United States Senate led by Senator John Mc Cain and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse to further tighten Vietnam US relation.

On June 23rd, a delegation of representatives of Vietnam enterprises has a meeting with French counterparts to introduce and promote Vietnam market as well as to seek for business opportunities in France.

Recently, Vietnam Minister of Transport, Mr. Dinh La Thang has approved an investment project in expanding Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The expanding project will be started in November 2014 and completed within 26 months.

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.