AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVietnam Economy Watch: Vietnam’s GDP grew 8.18% in H1, with industry and construction up 9.81% and services rising 8.09%, as the country targets 11.9% growth in the second half. Population Policy: Vietnam enacted its first Population Law, offering childbirth bonuses from July 1, longer maternity and paternity leave, and expanded newborn healthcare support after scrapping the two-child limit. Trade & Deals: EFTA and Vietnam concluded a comprehensive free trade agreement covering goods, services, investment, rules of origin and sustainable development—key for apparel and footwear sourcing. Business & Investment: Blackstone, CVC and MUFG are among bidders for a stake in fintech MoMo as it moves ahead with a partial sale. Energy & Industry: TotalEnergies ENEOS commissioned a nearly 28 MWp rooftop solar project at Samsung’s HCMC complex under Vietnam’s direct power purchase framework. Regional Cooperation: U.S.-led Pacific Partnership and Pacific Friendship wrapped a joint mission in Quang Tri with medical, disaster-response and infrastructure activities. International Spotlight: Pakistan launched an investigation into a syndicate suspected of smuggling human placenta for anti-aging injections, with authorities saying shipments were destined for Vietnam.
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