AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVietnam–Australia ties: Party General Secretary and State President To Lam used the Vietnam-Australia Techconnect Forum in Sydney to push a “new-style” strategic partnership focused on science, tech, innovation and high-quality human resources. Digital & governance: Lawmakers will debate draft laws on revised grassroots mediation and changes to contract-based Vietnamese guest workers, aiming to cut compliance burdens and improve decentralised implementation. Independent voices abroad: Vietnam’s crackdown on exiled journalists is widening, with exiled photojournalist Đoàn Bảo Châu convicted in absentia and facing long prison terms. Trade & business: Exporters say trade fairs are getting harder to convert into deals, urging clearer goals, better booth prep and stronger follow-up. Economy signals: The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,491 VND/USD on Aug. 10, up 28 VND. Tech & youth: UNDP and Samsung-backed RE:ACT opens applications for youth-led solutions, offering up to $15,000 per team and mentoring. Sports: Vietnam’s SEA V Cup campaign featured standout individual awards for players like Tran Thi Bich Thuy, while regional volleyball headlines dominated the weekend.
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