AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoASEAN Cup Playoff: Malaysia will face Vietnam in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 third-place match at GBK Stadium, with Harimau Malaya aiming to end a long winless run against Vietnam after missing the final. Diplomacy & Trade: Malaysia’s newly appointed ambassador to Vietnam, Jamal Sharifuddin Johan, pledged to deepen ties under an upgraded comprehensive strategic partnership, prioritising sustainable energy, the halal economy, fisheries, tourism and people-to-people links. Economy Watch: Vietnam’s innovation push got a boost at National Innovation Day 2026 in Hanoi, with Deputy PM Ho Quoc Dung urging businesses to sit at the heart of innovation and digital transformation. Banking & Startups: A Financial and Banking Innovation Forum in Hanoi highlighted a key bottleneck for innovative firms: financing remains tight for startups and tech companies with limited collateral. Tourism & Growth: Vietnam’s tourism momentum continues, with reports pointing to stronger promotion and rising visitor numbers. Health Alert: The US FDA issued a recall of 747,844 eye drop units sold under multiple brands due to sterility concerns, including products marketed by Vietnam-based Rohto-Mentholatum.
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