AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVietnam Economy & Trade: Vietnam’s inflation quickened to 5.6% in May and the trade deficit widened to a record $5.21 billion as imports surged, with the January–May deficit reaching $13.8 billion. Capital Markets Reform: Vietnam is pushing capital market changes to improve foreign investor access, including new mechanisms for foreign institutional investors and steps to open indirect investment accounts. Social Insurance for Foreign Workers: Vietnam made social insurance mandatory for foreign workers on 12-month-or-longer contracts, with penalties for non-compliance. VIFC Push: The PM ordered faster “breakthrough” mechanisms for the Vietnam International Financial Centre this month to attract medium- and long-term capital while tightening risk control. Tech & Industry: VinRobotics debuted its VR-H3 humanoid robot globally, while Vietnam also sees a wave of high-tech FDI and capital inflows. Mobility & Tourism Links: Green SM plans to launch in India using VinFast EVs, and VietJet will add Ho Chi Minh City–Cebu flights. Environment & Policy: Vietnam issued new rules for forest carbon sequestration and storage services ahead of a carbon exchange later this year. Local Safety: A boat capsized in central Ha Tinh, killing four.
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