AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFlood Disaster: Flash floods and landslides in northern Vietnam’s Lai Chau province killed at least 4 people, injured 7 and left 4 missing, with heavy rain continuing and rescue teams searching damaged villages and at-risk homes. Labour & Wages: Vietnam’s National Wage Council has approved an average 7.8% rise in regional minimum wages, with the top rate to reach about 5.7 million dong (around 7,300 baht) from Jan 1, 2027. Tech Incentives: From July 1, Vietnam will offer up to 100% interest-rate subsidies for R&D in strategic technologies, alongside support for testing and regulatory sandboxes. Business Climate: A government meeting with the business community in Hanoi focused on removing bottlenecks and boosting growth, citing that enterprises drive over 60% of GDP and most foreign trade. Digital Heritage: In Ninh Binh, authorities are digitalising Keo Hanh Thien Pagoda with 3D models, VR360 and QR/NFC tools to expand rural tourism and heritage access. Regional Ties: Vietnam reaffirmed traditional friendship with Greece, urging stronger cooperation in areas like maritime logistics, renewable energy, culture and tourism. Crime Watch: Thai police say a Vietnamese-linked network used Thailand to smuggle crystal meth to Japan hidden in jars of tamarind paste.
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