AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoASEAN Cup Focus: Vietnam finished the group stage on a high, beating Cambodia 3-1 at My Dinh to top Group A and book a semi-final spot, after an early Nguyen Dinh Bac strike and a late push that kept Cambodia on the back foot. Regional Sports: In the other bracket, Thailand sealed semi-final qualification with a 2-0 win over Myanmar, setting up a two-leg semi against Vietnam, while Malaysia also advanced after beating the Philippines 1-0. Labour & Economy: Vietnam’s push to send more workers abroad is colliding with shortages at home, with seafood and garment sectors struggling to recruit and retain staff even after wage hikes, as remittances remain a major economic pillar. Politics & Diplomacy: CPV General Secretary and President To Lam departed Hanoi for state visits to Australia and New Zealand through Aug 14, with a high-level delegation including defence, public security and foreign affairs leaders. Culture & Heritage: Binh Dinh is preparing an UNESCO bid for traditional martial arts, aiming to submit the nomination in late 2026. International Tourism: Vietnam welcomed more international visitors in the first seven months of 2026, with arrivals up 13.8% year-on-year.
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