AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAnimal Welfare Crackdown: Vietnam police in Ho Chi Minh City rescued more than 400 cats from a suspected cat-meat ring, seizing 45 cages with about 400 live cats and containers holding roughly 80 dead cats; nine people were arrested and at least 40 cats were later reunited with owners, though some died after the raid due to harsh conditions. Diplomacy & Connectivity: Vietnam’s newly appointed Consul General for Savannakhet, Nguyen Van Dung, met Laos officials to push local cooperation and major links like the Hanoi–Vientiane expressway and Laos–Vietnam railway. Aviation & Tourism Links: Vietnam Airlines launched the first nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam service, with three weekly flights starting June 16, boosting direct access to Europe. Business & Markets: Vietnam’s VN-Index closed slightly lower as real estate weighed on the market, while banks provided support. Corporate Moves: Green SM named Nguyen Quoc Tuan as CEO/legal representative as it expands across multiple countries.
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