AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSustainability in the spotlight: Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre says its Coffee Briques program turns used coffee grounds into biofuel briquettes for cooking and heating, building on its January 2026 Green Globe certification. Trade & markets: Vietnam’s pepper exports jumped 21.7% in the first five months to 122,600 tonnes, with the US the top buyer; meanwhile the US dollar edged up against the dong near a two-month high amid Fed rate-hike speculation. Regional connectivity: ATR says Vietnam has dozens of viable short routes for turboprop service, pointing to demand and an expanding airport network. Vietnam–Canada ties: The two countries signed a 2026–2030 trade support initiative, citing strong bilateral trade momentum. Hanoi health push: The capital launched a hospital network to expand tissue and organ donor coordination, aiming to improve identification and management of potential donors. Legislative updates: The NA Standing Committee convened its third session to review court-related legal changes and key budget resolutions. ASEAN Future Forum: Vietnam urged ASEAN to shape global norms, while Indonesia stressed ASEAN centrality and unity.
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