Vietnam agriculture enhances cooperation with Japan

In the list of VNR 500, Agribank was honored in top 10 biggest Vietnam businesses. The bank contributes 78.4% of t otal mobilized capital. Along with the bank, there are many state-owned enterprise listed in the Top 10.

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.

The Coffee Fair 2015 is a National Trade Promotion Program. This fair is known as one of major activities in the fifth Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival to introduce and promote Vietnam coffee brands to international friends.

South Korea has recently confirmed its investment in Mekong Delta by supporting local farmers in with the total amount up to $23.5 million. This investment is mainly used for upgrading modern machineries and training human resource.

The biggest Vietnam terracotta cultural park has been opened in Thanh Ha Pottery Village to welcome tourists to visit in Hoi An tours. The Thanh Hoa Terracotta Cultural Park has five main areas characterizing outstanding beauty of Vietnam culture.

National action plan for Vietnam green growth strategy has been approved recently. This strategy aims to reduce greenhouse gases emissions, develop infrastructure, cope with climate change and drive economic growth in a sustainable manner.

Recently, the first Vietnam Airlines flight to Singapore was officially operated at the new Noi Bai T2 Terminal. Besides, the airline will conduct surveys, research and install information technology system to meet the exploitation of modern aircraft.

On the morning of May 27th, the Ministry of National Defense held the launching ceremony of Vietnam Peacekeeping Centre. The centre also dispatched 2 officers to South Sudan for the duty of peacekeeping mission of the UN.

In the working visit to Iran of Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, many agreements were signed to boost Vietnam and Iran trading relation, especially in terms of Vietnam infrastructure and health care.

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.

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.