AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoU.S.-Vietnam Defence: The U.S. has cleared a possible C-130 sustainment sale for Vietnam, signaling potential next steps for a future Hercules buy. Trade & Labour: Vietnam’s foreign ministry pushed back on a U.S. forced-labour conclusion, saying it doesn’t reflect Hanoi’s mitigation efforts as Washington weighs new tariff pressure. Tourism Boom: Vietnam welcomed about 10.6 million international visitors in Jan–May 2026, up 14.9% year-on-year, with May arrivals rising 16.5%. Tech & Industry: LG Innotek plans to expand semiconductor substrate production in Hai Phong, aiming to scale package solutions. Economy Watch: Vietnam’s retail sales of goods and services rose 11.2% in five months, while FDI inflows climbed 34.9% in Jan–May. Climate Risk: Dry weather and an expected strong El Niño are disrupting crop planting across Asia, raising food-supply concerns.
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