AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCriminal Justice Reform: Vietnam has proposed narrowing the death penalty to just four offences in a revised criminal code, removing it for six crimes including drug trafficking and rape of minors, with lawmakers set to debate the bill before a vote in October and a possible March 2027 effect. International Mobility: China will add Vietnam to its 240-hour visa-free transit programme from Thursday, letting eligible travellers with confirmed onward tickets enter through designated ports and stay up to 240 hours (and up to 30 days in Hainan under a separate policy). Trade & Exports: Vietnam’s ST25 rice has reached Germany’s Selgros shelves as part of a Vietnamese goods push in Berlin, aiming to boost business matching and market access. Business & Policy: HCM City officials urged firms to strengthen legal and data safeguards for digital trade as e-contracting expands. Energy & Industry: Trinasolar supplied a solar-plus-storage system for Phu Quoc’s Corona Resort, with grid connection and commercial operations targeted for mid-September. Culture & Tourism: Central Retail launched a “Proud of Vietnamese Specialities” festival ahead of National Day, featuring 200+ regional and OCOP products. Public Life: A viral incident in HCM City shows a tourist refusing to pay for a paid photo spot, sparking backlash online.
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