First Vietnam Airlines A350 XWB tested by Airbus

Vietnam economy in 2015 is predicted to develop strongly. With great achievements in the first quarter, Vietnam is highly appreciated by international organizations such as Bloomberg, Economist Intelligence Unit, HSBC or ASEAN Stats.

With the theme of “the rise of emerging market and opportunities for Vietnam?”, Vietnam Investment Forum has been held in Ho Chi Minh City on June 19th for foreign investors to boost investment in Vietnam.

In these days, all over the country and many oversea places where there were many exciting and practical activities to hold the 69th celebration of the victory in August Revolution and Vietnam National Day.

After Vietnam joined WTO, investment projects come to Vietnam more and more. Hanoi is one of the leading localities participating in appealing foreign investment in Northern Vietnam. Investment in Hanoi has gained significant achievement.

Nikkei Asian Review Magazine has selected five big and reputable "names" of Vietnam businesses including: Vinamilk, Vietcombank, FPT, PVGas and Vingroup in the list of 122 top companies in Southeast Asian region.

In a workshop on a subject of "Forecasting Vietnam real estate market in 2015" held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in this month, real estate experts predicted that according to Housing Development Strategy 2020, Vietnam real estate 2015 will flourish.

2015 Cultural day of Central region ethnic groups held in Nghe An from the 17th to 19th of May, 2015 will be an outstanding event to celebrate the birthday anniversary of Ho Chi Minh President. This is also a chance for provinces in the region to promote.

On May 30th, World Bank in collaboration with People’s Committee of Can Tho City has organized a conference to review the period of monitoring Urban Vietnam development project in which World Bank is the most major supporter.

Hosting the meeting on construction plan of Da Nang International Airport - International Terminal, Mr. Dinh La Thang affirmed that this year, Da Nang International Airport will reach the capacity of 6 million passengers per year.

Being conducted from 2011, Osaka – Ho Chi Minh project for developing low carbon city has achieve many outstanding achievements, especially in saving energy and using friendly-environmental energy. This contributes to the local environment.

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.