AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEV Push & Testing: Grab has invested in Vietnam’s EBOOST to expand its EV charging network, with EBOOST already integrated into the Grab Driver app for locating, starting and paying for charging. VinFast also signed with TÜV Rheinland to expand vehicle testing and certification capabilities in Vietnam and across ASEAN. Tax Tech: Vietnam plans to roll out more AI-powered tools for tax compliance, including AI chatbots in eTax Mobile and suggested tax declaration models to cut manual work for businesses and online sellers. Crypto Crackdown: Vietnam is tightening enforcement on unlicensed crypto trading, with fines up to about VND 200 million (around USD 1,900) ahead of a regulated market launch. Transport & Safety: A bus crash in southern Vietnam killed seven people, including three children, as investigators look into the cause. Digital Payments: TerraPay partnered with TPBank to enable real-time cross-border payments from Vietnam. Air Cargo Digitisation: SmartKargo will power Sun Phu Quoc Airways’ cargo platform as the airline digitises and grows its international belly-cargo business. Business Outlook: Standard Chartered raised its Vietnam 2026 GDP growth forecast to 9.5%.
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