AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBRICS Diplomacy: Vietnam’s PM Lê Minh Hưng used the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi to urge the WTO to boost support for Vietnam’s trade capacity building, while Vietnam and India pledged coordination on innovation, digital transformation, clean energy and sustainable development. WTO Push: Hưng asked the WTO to expand help on trade policy training, legal advice for disputes and trade facilitation, and to accelerate reform for digital trade, AI, green transition and climate resilience. Vietnam–Ethiopia Ties: Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed met Hưng on BRICS sidelines to deepen cooperation and explore new areas. Vietnam–Cuba Friendship: Hưng met Cuba’s FM Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, stressing ongoing solidarity and proposing more regular exchanges and better support for Vietnamese firms in Cuba. Vietnam–France Business: In Paris, French dairy group Bel said To Lam’s visit could unlock new industrial and tech cooperation, including a €16.7m expansion in Vietnam. Sports (Vietnam Open): Aidil Sholeh reached the Vietnam Open men’s singles semis after a win over China’s Dong Tianyao; Isharani Baruah advanced to the women’s singles final. Health & Safety: Hue reported 121 workers hospitalized over suspected food poisoning at a Scavi Hue textile plant. Policy Update: Vietnam adopted Resolution 23 (Aug 2, 2026) to better unlock the overseas Vietnamese community’s resources and mechanisms.
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