Vietnam market attracts Japanese investors

With three awards on agricultural fields, Vietnam mutation breeding also gained the Outstanding Achievement Award given by the IAEA. This contributes greatly to Vietnam food security and agricultural development.

Mekong Expo 2015 - an annual activity – is organized from April 27 to May 2, 2015. In this expo, there are a large number of products and handicraft items displayed at booths of domestic and foreign enterprises in Vietnam.

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.

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.

In 2015, Phu Quoc Island is expected to appeal more investors to develop in the fields of economy, infrastructure and tourism. In the time to come, the island will attract more investors and tourists to come here to invest and travel.

On May 21st, the “Shining Vietnam Fortitude” Gala was celebrated at Phu Tho Sport Complex in Ho Chi Minh City. The Gala aims to honor people who overcame their adversities and became typical examples in the society.

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 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.

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.

Recently, Vietnam copyright has been improved by virtue of the cooperation with Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Korean Copyright Committee. The cooperation helps literary works of Vietnam protected more efficiently.

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.