UK Former Prime Minister Tony Blair visits Vietnam

In the afternoon of December 10th, representatives of Vietnam Government and Korean Government signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to conclude negotiations of Vietnam - Korea Free Trade Agreement.

On two sides of Han River in Da Nang, there will have four developing zones constructed by Jina Architect Company to create a new appearance in the city. Four zones are ecology park zone, dynamic park zone, central park zone, and gate park zone.

In the framework of Heritage Photo Awards 2014, Vietnam Heritage Photo Exhibition is held across the country, which attracts the attention from the youth. The exhibition creates favorable conditions for people to know more about Vietnam heritages.

On October 1, the Chairman of Samsung Vietnam gets license for US$1.4 project of investment in Vietnam. The project, Samsung CE Complex, is seen to have the largest capital ever. The factory will be constructed in Saigon Hi-Tech Park.

On June 25, 2014, the Governments of two countries Vietnam and Lao officially organized the opening ceremony of La Lay international border gate in A Ngo Commune, Dakrong District, Quang Tri province.

From May 5 to August 1, 2015, the Vietnam Young Hotelier Award will take place. The competition attracts a large number of candidates. This is a good chance for those who adore to work and contribute to the development of hotel and tourism industry in Vietnam.

According to the report of Airbus on April 23rd, Vietnam Airlines has become the first airline in Asia to use the latest advanced type of aircraft of this company named A350 XWB. The first A350 XWB will land at Vietnam airport in mid 2015.

According to a survey carried by US researchers about digitization speed in 50 markets, Vietnam digital business is classified in Break Out Group which has great potentials in developing the strongest digital economy in the world.

Ho Chi Minh City is conducting the pilot scheme of using electric cars to carry tourists around the city center. This new means of transportation is very friendly to environment. It not just save energy, but also do not cause noise pollution.

Some days ago, Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon, a 5-star hotel with the scale of 268 rooms, was officially launched in Ho Chi Minh City. This marks the operation of Eastin Grand in the city with a series of high-quality and professional services.

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.