Vietnam Investment Forum 2014 held in Ho Chi Minh City

In the morning of February 8th, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung declared the opening of Vietnam's most modern expressway HCMC – Long Thanh – Dau Giay. This landmark is hoped to reduce congestion and establish connection between HCMC and other provinces.

A Vietnam - Germany discussion on cultural and educational policy has been implemented in Germany to strengthen education system in both countries. The discussion focuses on various fields.

Two new international direct routes to Tokyo, Japan's capital, namely Hanoi - Hanada and Da Nang – Narita will be exploited by Vietnam Airlines in forthcoming July this year.

Vietnam - Mexico cooperation on higher education has been agreed by both sites of Vietnam and Mexico. Accordingly, there will be a multiple cooperation between two countries to develop a better their education system.

In 2015, Vietnam Airlines branch in Germany will use modern aircrafts to exploit direct flights from Berlin to Hanoi and vice versa. This is a new chance for Vietnam Airlines to appeal more customers in Germany in particular and in Europe in general.

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.

The website of France Alumni Vietnam has been put into operation to meet the demand of connecting and helping Vietnamese students studying in France and French students in Vietnam. The site also brings many interesting opportunities to alumni in France.

According to the approval of Hanoi People's Committee, the space of walking streets in Hanoi Old Streets will be expanded more six streets including Hang Buon, Hang Giay, Luong Ngoc Quyen, Ma May, Dao Duy Tu, and Ta Hien.

In the past 10 years, bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and New Zealand relation has been strengthened with high-level visits, two-way trade expansion, effectively developing assistance programs, active cooperation in various fields.

To celebrate the event of Europe Days 2015 in Vietnam, the Concert of The Red Socks Brassquintett will take place in two major cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in early May 2015 with the participation of local and foreign artists.

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.