Demography & Health Policy: Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has released a draft plan to cut the sex ratio at birth to the natural level of about 106 boys per 100 girls by 2035, with interim targets and tougher enforcement against sex-selection services, including stricter medical checks and monitoring of online ads. Aviation Safety: Vietnam Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 incident in Munich is back in focus after reports of a tail strike and runway overrun, with the aircraft returning to the departure airport after fuel jettison and passengers evacuated. Public Trust & Accountability: Hanoi’s young people have turned a fatal 2025 crash into an online memorial and accountability push after police cleared tributes at the crash site, raising questions about transparency. Defense & Remains Identification: Hanoi is collecting DNA samples at Mai Dich Cemetery as part of the national 500-day campaign to identify unknown soldiers, with teams coordinating grave records and lab sequencing. Business & Investment: VinFast is partnering with Indonesia’s Gowa Motor Group to set up a joint venture aimed at expanding its EV dealership network across the country. Tourism & Hospitality: Palladium Hotel Group has opened its Asia-Pacific HQ in Ho Chi Minh City and signed management deals for two Vietnam hotels under the BLESS Collection brand. Workforce & Taxes: Changes to Vietnam’s Personal Income Tax law are shifting attention toward net take-home pay, with higher family deductions and expanded tax-exempt items.