Boeing 777 door factory in Vietnam opened

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.

On February 3rd, Ho Chi Minh City’s People Committee and investors of Thu Thiem 2 Bridge launched its groundbreaking ceremony. Thu Thiem 2 Bridge will connect District 1 and District 2 creating a driving force to faster develop the city economy.

According to Mr. Marc Cagnard, an Commercial Counselor and Head of the Representative Office of French Trade in Vietnam, there are approximately 15 groups of French enterprises are seeking opportunities to invest in Vietnam market.

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.

Taking place from October 26 to November 4, 2014 at Youth Cultural House in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Japan Day 2014 consists of many outstanding activities of Japan. The event attracted a large number of young people to participate in.

Vietnam Airlines will put the first Airbus A350 XWB into operation at the end of this week. Initially, the aircraft will serve Vietnam Airlines domestic flights between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and then direct international flights from Hanoi to Paris.

Vietnam Agriculture Minister Cao Duc Phat and US Ambassador in Vietnam Ted Osius has launched Vietnam - US wildlife protection program called Operation Game Change (OGC). The program are operated to call for an end of wildlife trafficking in the world.

Vietnam has received the agreement from Cambodia to implement a new route from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh and return over its airspace. The new route will shorten the flight itinerary and save fuel costs for airlines.

Kenya Airways officially announced the schedules of flights from Kanya to Hanoi. The new Vietnam - Africa route will bring Africa closer to Vietnam. This is the first airline opening direct route connecting Vietnam and Africa.

Hanoi Old Quarter is the most bustling area in the capital with many restaurants, bars, commercial centers, and thousands of households. Hanoi is planning to relocate several households to reduce dense population here.

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.