AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoVietnam–Malaysia Defence Ties: Malaysia’s defence minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin met Vietnam’s Gen Phan Van Giang in Hanoi, pushing deeper cooperation on training, intelligence sharing, maritime awareness, submarine rescue and AI, while stressing ASEAN unity and a rules-based South China Sea approach. Trade Remedies: Malaysia’s MITI has started an expiry review of anti-dumping duties on prepainted/painted steel coils from China and Vietnam, with submissions due Aug. 17 and a decision expected within 180 days. Food Safety Watch: A study by the Royal Veterinary College found antimicrobial residues in poultry meat from Bangladesh, India and Vietnam exceeded safety limits in a notable share of samples, renewing public health concerns. Energy & Feed Markets: Vietnam’s ethanol blending policy is reshaping feed ingredient sourcing, with corn production shifting and feed millers substituting imported wheat as corn imports rise. Sports (ASEAN Championship): Vietnam sit atop Group A and can advance with a draw vs Cambodia, while Singapore and Indonesia still need results to qualify.
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