Samsung Vietnam adopts $1.4b for investment

International Agriculture Expo 14th, aka AgroViet 2014 was kicked off on November 14 with the participation of many Vietnamese businesses. The expo is one of the most important event of Vietnam agriculture held annually to promulgate Vietnam products.

From March 4 to 6, according to the invitation of Minister of Vietnam Education - Mr. Pham Vu Luan, Minister of Danish Education - Mrs. Christine Antorini and Educational Missions of Denmark visits and works in Vietnam.

After four years of construction, new Vietnam National Assembly House is finishing the last steps. It is expected to finish on Oct 20. The parliament building is constructed on the ground of old National Assembly building in Ba Dinh.

Following success of previous years, Phu My Hung Spring Flower Fair 2015 on a subject of Flowers and Grass of the Country will bring visitors cultural space to explore Vietnam countryside culture. The main theme in this year festival is Harvest Season.

After many years of researching and manufacturing, on September 21, at Cam Ranh Shipyard, JSC High-tech Investment and Development Vinashin has accepted a small Vietnam homemade AUV, named Peace.

MHI Vietnam Aerospace (MHIVA) Co., Ltd, a member of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. has completed the construction of the assembly plant of Boeing 777 door factory in Vietnam. The factory is located in Hanoi.

From May 2015, Jetstar Pacific Airlines and VietJet Air will open Ho Chi Minh - Chu Lai route. Accordingly, Jetstar will have three flights per week, while Vietjet operates four flights per week with the passenger transfer support by Quang Nam province.

Vietnam Textile and Garment export 2014 is more likely to reach 24.5 billion dollars, an increase of over 19% in comparison to the previous year. It have been said that this is the largest increase in three preceding years.

Vietnam is one of ASEAN countries appealing most foreign investors, especially American ones. The country attracts a large number of US investors by its available and low-cost human resource, along with a stable social security.

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 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.