AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCat-meat crackdown: Vietnam police in HCMC rescued more than 400 cats in a major theft-for-meat ring bust, reuniting 40+ with owners, but animal groups say several dozen died after harsh conditions. AI momentum: Microsoft data puts Vietnam at the second-highest AI adoption rate in Southeast Asia (26.5%), with adoption rising fastest in the region. Economy target stays put: Vietnam maintains its 10% GDP growth target for 2026 despite slower first-five-month growth and trade deficit pressure. Carbon market groundwork: Vietnam is building a phased carbon market by tightening emissions management and governance before trading ramps up. Housing policy push: Hanoi approved incentives to attract rental housing investment, including land fee exemptions and rules reserving most units for eligible workers and priority groups. Green tech ties: Vietnam and Poland are boosting cooperation on circular economy and green technology through a business forum in HCMC. Regional diplomacy: PM Le Minh Hung met Vietnamese agencies and the diaspora in Kazan ahead of the ASEAN–Russia commemorative summit.
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