Vietnam Airlines sets IPO date in September

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, Goldmark City – one of a few projects in the west of Hanoi being developed in green environment – was introduced to customers in Hanoi and the surrounding areas. This classy housing complex is being constructed in No. 136, Ho Tung Mau Street.

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.

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.

At the Vietnam Russian business meeting, business in Vietnam expressed their great goodwill to enhance cooperation with businesses in Russia. Accordingly, Vietnam and Russia will boost to cooperate in many fields to develop two sides’ economy and society.

Bai Choi singing is one of the most long-lasting traditional folk music of Vietnamese people. The unique Bai Choi singing was recently proposed to UNESCO for recognizing as one of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage for its great cultural values.

At a press conference announcing assessment report on development cooperation (ODA) between EU and Vietnam on June 25 2014, Dr. Franz Jesen, Ambassador - Head of the EU Delegation spoke EU pledged to continue providing EUR 542 million in ODA for Vietnam.

Vietnam Book Festival was inaugurated in Vietnam National Library to start the event of the 2nd Vietnam Book Day held in Hanoi on April 21. The event of book festival in national library is a chance for readers to exchange with famous writers and critics.

Ho Chi Minh City is conducting the pilot scheme of using electric cars to carry tourists around the city center. This new means of transportation is very friendly to environment. It not just save energy, but also do not cause noise pollution.

Recently, Techcombank Vietnam was honored to be the Leading Counterparty Bank and Best Trade Finance Bank in Vietnam in 2013 by the Asian Banker magazine. This is the consecutive second year that Techcombank received Best Trade Finance Bank award.

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.