AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSports & ASEAN Cup: Vietnam finished second in its FIFA ASEAN Cup group behind Thailand, after the Thais beat Vietnam 2-0; Pakistan later lost 4-2 to Vietnam, while the Philippines ended its campaign with a 2-1 upset over Thailand thanks to Bjorn Kristensen’s brace. Economy & Prices: Hanoi reported September 2026 CPI up 0.81% month-on-month, with food and catering rising 0.80% as prolonged heavy rains hit vegetable supply, and transport costs jumping sharply. Energy & Industry: ABB pledged to back Vietnam’s electrification and automation push, pointing to Power Development Plan VIII needs; Vestas also announced new Vietnam wind projects under PDP8. Manufacturing & Investment: Pandora opened a $150m Vietnam jewellery facility powered by renewable energy, boosting capacity by 50% and targeting 60m pieces a year. Culture & Heritage: Hanoi hosted the Bui Xuan Phai “For the Love of Hanoi” Awards, with poet Bang Viet taking the grand prize at Van Mieu–Quoc Tu Giam. Legal & Policy: Vietnam’s top leader urged stronger sports development as part of building national strength.
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