AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoVietnam Growth Watch: Vietnam’s Q2 GDP accelerated to 8.39% y/y as manufacturing and construction stayed strong, while the trade deficit widened on higher imported fuel costs tied to the Iran war. Inflation & Prices: June CPI fell 0.39% m/m as cheaper fuel eased pressure, but inflation remains above last year, keeping policymakers focused on price stability. Governance & Digital Delivery: A French newswire review says Vietnam’s digital transformation is moving from planning to results, citing wider 5G coverage, fiber connections to communes/wards, and rollout of digital identity and online public services. Hanoi Development Finance: MUFG is partnering with the Hanoi Department of Finance on the capital’s 100-year master plan, signaling continued push to turn long-term visions into investable projects. Trade & Logistics Infrastructure: PSA Vietnam and Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park will jointly develop four deep-sea container berths at Lach Huyen Port, targeting 4.5m TEU capacity and strengthening northern gateway logistics. EV Policy Reality Check: Vietnam’s EV market is expanding fast, but officials face the next bottleneck: scaling the charging and support ecosystem.
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