Urban Transport Push: Hanoi breaks new ground by starting construction of five metro lines at once, shifting from piecemeal investment to a coordinated rail network plan under its 2021–2030 masterplan. Aviation Expansion: Vietnam is reviewing a major airport development plan to raise the number of airports nationwide from 22 to 32 by 2030, aiming to handle surging passenger demand. Hanoi Housing & Rail Projects: Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended the groundbreaking for three large-scale rental housing projects and five metro line projects, linking transport upgrades with social welfare. Water Security with the World Bank: Deputy PM Ho Quoc Dung discussed long-term water security cooperation with the World Bank, stressing climate resilience and food security for vulnerable regions like the Mekong Delta. Business Confidence: A UOB survey shows Vietnamese firms’ confidence rebounded, with energy management and efficiency rising as top priorities amid tariff and geopolitical pressures. Public Safety: Vietnam police rescued hundreds of cats from an illicit meat ring, highlighting ongoing enforcement against animal theft and trafficking.