AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoVietnam Economy & Policy: Vietnam’s GDP grew 8.18% in H1 2026, with ADB economists urging the country to shift toward productivity- and efficiency-led growth as global headwinds and domestic pressures persist. Digital & AI Push: The Vietnam AI Innovation Challenge 2026 finals opened in Hanoi with a 48-hour hackathon for AI-native solutions across finance, health, education, agriculture, smart public services and SME operations. Consumer & Business Moves: Dien May Xanh has filed to list nearly 1.27 billion shares on HoSE, targeting a market value of about $3.9 billion at IPO price, as Vietnam’s retail sector eyes deeper capital-market funding. Environment & Wildlife: Dak Lak’s Ea So Nature Reserve, with Hanoi’s wildlife rescue centre, released 60 rare animals back to the wild, including protected slow lorises and pangolins. Heritage Recovery: Vietnam transferred more than 50 wartime files and personal memorabilia to support the 500-day campaign to locate and identify fallen soldiers. Regional Sports (Vietnam-linked): Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Volleyball Club is set to face Benilde in the Shakey’s Collegiate National Invitationals in Manila.
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