AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSemiconductors: Samsung plans nearly US$6 billion in Vietnam as part of a US$9.15 billion semiconductor expansion, including chip-testing facilities in Thai Nguyen slated to begin operating in 2027. AI and Connectivity: FPT and Naver Cloud will explore AI factories and GPU-as-a-Service across Asia-Pacific, while Saigontel has been licensed to distribute Starlink satellite internet, including services for factories, industrial parks and maritime users. Global Reach: A Vietnamese oil-and-gas services firm has secured a Qatar project worth about US$3 billion, highlighting the growing reach of domestic companies. Agribusiness Exports: AVAC Vietnam shipped its first commercial order of African swine fever vaccine to the Philippines, completing a 300,000-dose order. Tax and Inflation: Authorities clarified that affiliate-marketing income is subject to 5% personal income tax, with TikTok Shop responsible for withholding and reporting in applicable cases. The Finance Ministry’s 2026 inflation scenarios are 4.5% and 4.8%, after average inflation reached 4.52% in the first nine months.
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