AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUrban Rail Push: Hanoi broke ground on five metro lines on June 22, launching a coordinated, citywide rail investment plan worth over VND1,315 trillion (about $49.4bn) to cut congestion and reshape urban growth, with targets to substantially complete by 2030 and a wider network planned through 2035. Aviation Expansion: Vietnam is reviewing a major airport expansion plan for 2030–2050, aiming to raise the number of airports from 22 to 32 by 2030 and 35 by 2050 as passenger demand is forecast to surge past 191 million by 2030. Energy & Renewables: Ca Mau and Bac Lieu started a 50MW Japan–Bac Lieu wind power project, backing clean energy and coastal jobs. Business Climate: A UOB outlook study says Vietnamese business confidence rebounded, with most firms expecting better performance in 2026–2028 despite tariff and geopolitical cost pressures. Regional Cooperation: Vietnam and Laos expanded media training with AI and digital journalism skills for Lao journalists.
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