AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBilateral Defense Ties: Indonesia and India signed a BrahMos cruise missile deal as Modi met President Prabowo, with India also set to supply Astra air-to-air missiles—deepening Jakarta’s strategic options as it expands defence cooperation across Southeast Asia. Hanoi’s Regional Finance Push: Vietnam approved the governing board for the Vietnam International Financial Center, with the Deputy PM and Finance officials leading oversight for HCMC and Da Nang’s international financial hub roadmap. Energy Security Move: PV GAS signed a forward LNG purchase-and-sale contract with Shell Eastern Trading for 2027–2031, marking Vietnam’s first forward LNG deal to diversify long-term energy sources. HCMC Tax Crackdown: Ho Chi Minh City’s tax authority plans tougher audits and inspections in high-risk sectors, including dental clinics, beauty services, food and beverage, and e-commerce. Illegal Gambling Clampdown: Vietnamese police arrested 85 people tied to two major World Cup betting rings worth about US$133 million, citing tight hierarchies and cross-border account networks. Population Policy Shift: Vietnam’s new population law offers maternity leave, prenatal and newborn support, cash bonuses, and priority housing to encourage larger families after the two-child policy was scrapped. International Cooperation & Governance: GIFT City partnered with Vietnam’s international financial center in Da Nang to share institutional knowledge and build cross-border links as Vietnam’s financial center takes shape.
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