Hanoi Tourism Push: Hanoi is trying to stretch visitor stays by upgrading its night-time economy, with experts saying the city’s after-dark culture and entertainment still fall short beyond the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. Energy & Industry: Petrovietnam signed new oil and gas deals for offshore Blocks 10/11, 10&11-1 and the Su Tu Trang gas field Phase 2B, aiming to boost energy security and create new growth for Vietnam’s oil and gas sector. FDI & Tech Ambition: Ho Chi Minh City is targeting AI and semiconductor investment through a new-generation FDI drive, while Vietnam also looks to shape a stronger tech ecosystem with long-term plans for strategic firms. Digital Finance & Remittances: Stablecoins are increasingly used across ASEAN remittances, and Vietnam stands out for digital asset activity relative to its economy size. Public Finance: Vietnam collected VND1.4 quadrillion in budget revenue by mid-June, and HCMC approved major projects worth VND155 trillion. Cybersecurity Alert: CISA warned of active exploitation after the FortiBleed leak exposed credentials for tens of thousands of Fortinet devices. Culture & Heritage: Tay Ninh held an investment promotion conference in Belgium, pitching circular economy, clean energy and advanced agriculture under the EVFTA. Sports & Business: VinFast’s VF7 reportedly outsold the VF6 in its first two months of FY2027, signaling momentum for the company’s EV lineup.