AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoASEAN Diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told ASEAN partners in Manila the US “will never abandon” the bloc, while he and China’s Wang Yi discussed groundwork for a potential Xi visit and urged Iran to take talks seriously amid Hormuz-linked shipping risks. Regional Security: Japan’s foreign minister Motegi pledged closer ASEAN cooperation on territorial defense, economic security, critical minerals, AI and disaster response as China’s assertiveness remains a key concern. Vietnam in the Spotlight: Vietnam’s Deputy FM Dang Hoang Giang appeared at the ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting in Pasay, underscoring Hanoi’s active role in regional diplomacy. Trade & Investment: Vietnam’s H1 2026 registered FDI hit $34.65bn (+61% y/y) with realized disbursement at $13.03bn, led by manufacturing, as tariff timing and supply-chain shifts keep OEMs focused on multi-country suppliers. Business & Finance: UOB and Visa rolled out new Visa Infinite Privilege and Private tiers across ASEAN, upgrading 300,000 UOB cardholders including in Vietnam. Tech & Industry: Vietnam’s digital transformation push continues, with reports highlighting plans to strengthen AI support for tax compliance and broader digital strategy for 2026–2030.
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