AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFloating Solar Push: Vietnam’s EVNGENCO1 has proposed adding 270MW of floating solar across three hydropower reservoirs in Lam Dong—96MW Dai Ninh Lake, 100MW Ham Thuan Lake and 70MW Da Mi Lake—aiming to boost renewables without taking more land. FX Pressure: MUFG says the Philippine peso remains Asia’s weakest currency after the US-Iran flare-up, while Vietnam’s dong is comparatively steadier in the same stress test. Trade Policy Setup: Vietnam will form a government delegation to lead international economic and trade negotiations, chaired by the industry and trade minister, to coordinate strategy, signing and implementation. Cross-border Payments: Oriental Bank in Cambodia launched Visa Direct to send money in real time to major corridors, including Vietnam (VND). Enforcement & Security: Vietnam police arrested Chinese nationals in Hanoi over a gold smuggling ring worth over $45m, using shipments disguised as electronics and crypto-linked payments. Business Momentum: Cambodia’s PPAP reported a 39.67% jump in Q1 net profit on higher port throughput and services.
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