AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHanoi–FDI Push: UOB Vietnam and the Hanoi Department of Finance signed an MoU to steer higher-quality foreign investment into priority areas like high-tech, digitalisation, green growth, semiconductors and finance, while also helping local firms plug into global supply chains and expand abroad. Restructuring Watch: Hoa Binh shareholders approved a restructuring plan covering operations, debt and human resources, with the group targeting revenue growth for 2026 and moving ahead with a debt-swap share issuance. Tourism & Culture: The Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026 drew about 300,000 visitors around West Lake, while a travelling ASEAN travelling art exhibition opened in Hanoi, adding more regional cultural momentum. Digital Services: Finland’s Hanoi embassy launched a free online appointment system for selected consular services, with specific days for different residence permit categories. Governance & Tech: Vietnam aims to push smart tourism nationwide, targeting 70% of tourism establishments using digital platforms by 2030. Rights & Security: A rights group says Vietnam is increasingly using broadly written laws to arrest activists and dissidents, with arrests rising for the third straight year.
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