AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFinancial Centre: Ho Chi Minh City has named the first 10 members of its international financial centre, which aim to mobilise $2.7 billion by 2027. Keppel is also exploring investment platforms that could raise up to $1 billion for Vietnam projects. Infrastructure: The government has proposed more than $4.4 billion for two expressways through the northwest, with construction expected to start in 2027. Market Reform: After Vietnam’s stock-market upgrade, regulators are drafting tougher disclosure rules and investors are pressing for stronger corporate governance. Rice and Climate: A Canada-funded Mekong Delta project aims to cut emissions across 180,000 hectares of rice fields and benefit 48,200 people; a separate $100 million research effort targets halving rice methane emissions by 2040. Digital Trade: ASEAN countries are preparing QR-payment links and electronic signatures ahead of a regional digital trade pact. Household Costs: Vietnam is considering cutting petrol excise tax to zero and lowering electricity prices from November 1.
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