AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEconomy Watch: UOB lifted its Vietnam 2026 GDP growth forecast to 8.5% (from 7%), citing strong manufacturing momentum and rising FDI disbursements, with H1 growth at 8.18%. Business & Investment: Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam inaugurated a US$300 million beverage plant in Tay Ninh, adding about 3,000 jobs and boosting annual capacity to 1.244 billion litres. Corporate Accountability: UNICEF’s study says Vietnamese firms lag on reporting children’s rights impacts, with only 37% addressing child-labour risks and none reporting living-wage commitments across supply chains. Trade & Regional Ties: Vietnam and Indonesia signed a 2026–2030 action plan under their comprehensive strategic partnership, aiming for US$18 billion in bilateral trade by 2028. Logistics: DHL Global Forwarding launched TransPac Connect, adding a dedicated Bangkok–Cincinnati air freight service and expanding access via Hanoi. Capital Markets: Deloitte’s mid-year IPO snapshot shows Vietnam rebounded to four IPOs in 1H 2026 after zero in 1H 2025, with top IPO market cap at US$6.92 billion. Maritime Safety: Reports also highlighted a sharp drop in piracy incidents in Asia’s key sea lanes, attributed to stronger enforcement in the Singapore Strait.
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