AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDiplomacy in Hanoi: Party General Secretary and State President To Lam received newly accredited ambassadors from Portugal, Iran, Mongolia, the US and Myanmar on July 6, formally launching their missions in Vietnam. Hanoi’s tech push: Hanoi accelerates AI city development, signaling a push to turn digital governance and infrastructure into a political priority. National legal-economic updates: Vietnam briefs officials on a new e-commerce law framework and clarifies tax-exit ban rules, while the Supreme Court upholds VAT refund rules for foreign tourists—moves aimed at tightening compliance and improving the business climate. Growth and investment momentum: Vietnam’s Q2 GDP growth is reported at 8.39% (H1 8.18% YoY), alongside notes on rising international arrivals and stronger FDI/disbursement trends. Public security reform: The Ministry of Public Security proposes dropping the death penalty for five crimes, adding another layer to Vietnam’s legal reform agenda. International cooperation: Vietnam to host key ASEAN occupational safety and health meetings, reinforcing regional governance coordination.
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