The KIDO Group Corporation (KDC) plans to sell 35 per cent of its holding in the KIDO Frozen Food JSC (KFF) in May or June.

 Vietnam is turning to its Asian neighbors after US President Donald Trump withdrew from the TPP, which stood to benefit the export-reliant country the most. 

 SOEs are still unduly supported by the government and cannot mature.

 By 2030, Ho Chi Minh City needs around US$ 50 billion for infrastructure development and welcomes the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to support investors to join the process.

 The Japanese government has given a VND225bn (USD9.8m) non-refundable aid to the VND243bn project to clean the channel runs through Japanese Bridge in Hoi An Town, Quang Nam Province.

Many areas of the West Lake are being covered with rubbish left after floating restaurants were removed.

 Quang Nam, home to the World Heritage Sites of Hoi An ancient town and My Son sanctuary, is following new paths in tourism development, focusing on community-based tourism that both promotes and supports the local cultural identity.

 Designer Nguyen Cong Tri has announced he will be returning to Amazon Fashion Week Tokyo for a second consecutive year to showcase his latest collection alongside other hot up-and-comers from across the Far East.

 French car maker Peugeot has been negotiating with a local automobile manufacturer to produce Peugeot models in Viet Nam later this year.

Vietjet’s market capitalisation reached US$1.8 billion on Monday, surpassing Vietnam Airlines’ market cap and making it the 10th largest shareholder on the HCM Stock Exchange only one week after its debut on February 28.

 For developing countries, modern high-rise buildings are the most prominent symbol of urbanisation, implying a well-off, comfortable convenient life for its residents.

 The National Financial Supervisory Commission (NFSC) has reported that credit in the first month of the year saw a growth rate of 1 per cent, the highest month-on-month increase over the past five years.

 Businesses agree that Government Resolution 35 on supporting and developing enterprises augurs change, but are adopting a wait-and-see attitude toward its implementation.

 Viet Nam wrapped up the Hong Kong International Judo Open with three gold, two silver and three bronze medals on Sunday.

 Young boxers from Viet Nam won a gold, three silver, and two bronze medals at the ASEAN Youth Boxing Championships which concluded in Saraburi, Thailand, yesterday.

 Viet Nam’s Saigon Heat came from behind to beat second seed Singapore Slingers 75-73 at the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) at the OCBC Arena on Sunday.

The internationally-acclaimed band Bad Boys Blue cancelled their upcoming concert in Viet Nam after the group was involved in an accident in Russia, and singer John McInerney suffered severe injuries.

 A tourist cruise boat burst into flames on Sunday midnight when docking at Tuan Chau Port in northern Quang Ninh Province. Two people on board escaped just in time.

 A summit of the United Nations (UN) is scheduled to take place in Hanoi on March 7-9 to enhance cooperation in facilitating entrepot trade and implementing the 2030 agenda on sustainable development.

International and domestic experts, authorities gathered on March 6 to seek ways to address increasingly severe erosion in Cua Dai beach of Hoi An city.

 Executive Director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Mark Dybul has pledged support to Vietnam to sustainably maintain achievements in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. 

 The photo “Lunch”, depicting a tray of monks’ lunch dishes at a pagoda in Aptapeu, Laos, earned Lao dong (Labour) newspaper photojournalist Tran Viet Van Honourable Mention at the Master Cup’s International Color Awards – Los Angeles.

 The opening of the 12th National Women’s Congress, themed “Solidarity – Renovation – Equality – Integration”, will be televised on March 7 morning at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi. 

 The Vietnam-US Society (VUS) and the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) held a workshop in Hanoi on March 6 to address post-war consequences such as Agent Orange (AO)/Dioxin, and leftover bombs and mines in Vietnam.

 Ho Chi Minh City and San Francisco city of the US will continue promoting their close relationship in an intensive and effective manner, making it an example for cooperation between the Vietnamese and US localities.