AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoASEAN Security Cooperation: ASEAN law enforcement officials adopted a joint declaration to strengthen regional coordination against fugitive criminals, including tracking, arrest, transfer and legal cooperation, with Vietnam’s Deputy Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen. Le Van Tuyen highlighting shared challenges. Vietnam Policy & Lawmaking: Vietnam’s National Assembly Standing Committee approved 21 draft laws for the 2027 legislative agenda, including amendments tied to militia and self-defense, natural disaster prevention and national defense. Public Finance & Compliance: The State Bank of Vietnam opened public feedback on a draft circular for supervising anti-money laundering in banking and monetary sectors, clarifying it targets reporting entities, not “VIP” individuals. Retail & Investment Reshuffle: DFI Retail Group plans to take full control of Starbucks operations across seven Asian markets, including Vietnam, in a deal worth about $340m. Consumer Tech Demand: iPhone 18 Pro Max shortages hit Vietnam as demand concentrates on 256GB Burgundy Red and Ice Crystal, with next deliveries expected mid-to-late October. Demographics & Care Reform: Calls are growing for Vietnam to expand elderly-care support, including community day-care models to help families and reduce gaps in long-term care.
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