AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS–Vietnam Trade: The U.S. Trade Representative has proposed new Section 301 duties of up to 12.5% on imports from Vietnam and other economies, saying they failed to effectively ban forced-labour goods—setting up another round of tariff pressure even as trade talks continue. Vietnam Economy Watch: AMRO cut its 2026 Vietnam GDP growth forecast to 7.2% and lifted its inflation outlook to 4.4%, warning stronger inflation pass-through could weigh on demand. Capital Markets & Policy: Vietnam is pushing capital market reforms to improve foreign investor access, while also moving to fast-track its international financial center and digitize systems like fuel station locating. Business & Investment: Hung Yen is strengthening its appeal to Japanese investors through deeper industrial integration, and BlockchainWork raised nearly $142,000 from Japanese backers to expand its blockchain talent network. Digital & Social Insurance: Vietnam requires social insurance for foreign workers with 12-month contracts, and is rolling out more digital tools to tighten supply chains and public services.
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