AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTyphoon Maysak: Heavy rain and flooding hit a construction site in China’s Guangxi as the storm churned across the region, underscoring ongoing weather risks for Vietnam and neighbors. Trade & investment: Vietnam’s foreign investment commitments surged 61% in H1 to $34.65bn, while pepper exports rose 10.6% in value to $940.5m despite tighter domestic supplies. Policy & governance: The National Assembly pushed agencies to improve policy advice and execution, while Vietnam also strengthened IP protection to boost the business climate and innovation. Business & industry: AmCham Vietnam unified its Hanoi and HCMC chapters into one national chamber headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City. Finance & compliance: From July 1, banks and payment providers must share customer account information with tax authorities under Decree 252. Energy transition: TotalEnergies ENEOS commissioned a nearly 28MWp rooftop solar project at Samsung’s HCMC complex under Vietnam’s DPPA framework. Logistics: PSA Vietnam plans a 4.5m teu deep-sea hub at Lach Huyen Port in Hai Phong, with phased berth construction starting late 2026.
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