AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoProperty Finance: Vietnam’s real estate bond issuance jumped 126% year on year to 149.5 trillion dong in the first nine months of 2026. New bonds carried average interest of 11.4%, while developers face 167 trillion dong in maturities through 2027. China Ties: China’s top political adviser met Vietnam’s National Assembly chair as the two sides pledged to expand legislative and people-to-people exchanges. International Law: At the UN, Vietnam reaffirmed its commitment to the rule of law and said maritime claims and disputes, including in the East Sea, must be handled under the Law of the Sea convention. Hanoi’s Future: The capital’s long-range plan puts the Red River at the centre of development, envisioning an ecological and cultural corridor along its banks. Workers’ Protection: Vietnam will examine who should pay social insurance contributions for ride-hailing drivers, as it considers protections for workers in the platform economy.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.