AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoASEAN Diplomacy in Manila: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told ASEAN partners Washington “will never abandon” the bloc, saying the relationship is in US national interest and pointing to $2.5bn in strategic investments plus $1.5bn via the US International Development Finance Corporation for aviation, energy security and supply chains. ASEAN Security & China/Sea Tensions: Japan’s FM Toshimitsu Motegi pledged closer ASEAN cooperation to defend territories and territorial waters amid concerns over China’s assertive actions, while the Quad also signaled deeper maritime security and critical-tech collaboration. Vietnam in the spotlight: Reuters reports Rubio and China’s Wang Yi discussed groundwork for a “very positive” Xi visit in September as ministers voiced concern over the Iran war and South China Sea tensions. Vietnam-linked business and tech: Vietnam’s manufacturing and investment momentum remains in focus, including reports of H1 manufacturing FDI strength and Vietnam’s push for digital transformation and AI support for tax compliance. Regional travel/transport: Vietnam Airlines announced fleet and service moves, including leasing more 737 MAX 8 aircraft and expanding routes, as regional aviation capacity planning accelerates.
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