Aviation Finance: Vietnam Airlines secured an in-principle EXIM commitment for up to US$2.9 billion to finance 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, with deliveries slated for 2030-2032 to support domestic and short-haul routes. Energy Security: Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance met EVN, Petrovietnam and TKV to discuss unlocking resources and boosting production capacity amid global energy supply disruptions. Tourism & Hospitality Capital: Vinpearl, Vingroup’s hospitality arm, raised US$225 million via SeaTown and VOI private credit, signaling continued investor appetite for Vietnam’s tourism growth. Regional Power Trade: Cambodia won a US$63 million ADB package for a 250MW/2-hour utility-scale battery storage project, aimed at stabilizing renewables and expanding cross-border power trade with Vietnam. Digital Trial in Agriculture: Dien Bien approved a UAV “sandbox” running to May 31, 2027, targeting logistics, healthcare and digital mapping, with about 6,000 drone flights planned. Local Governance Watch: Hanoi residents staged a silent protest over home demolitions tied to relocation plans, questioning compensation and timelines. Trade & Markets: Vietnam’s rice exports are set to recover on high-quality demand, while Vietnam’s stock-market reform progress faces ongoing barriers flagged by MSCI.