Hanoi Infrastructure Push: Ho Chi Minh City is speeding up four urban railway lines, with the Thu Thiem–Long Thanh line starting June 30 and expected to finish by end-2030, alongside Metro Line 6 (Tan Son Nhat–Phu Huu) and plans for Metro Line 1 and Line 2. Tax Accountability: VEAM must repay an extra VND18.44 billion after incorrect corporate tax declarations dating back to 2010, with a 10-day deadline after the decision. E-commerce Shift: Vietnam’s online shopping race is moving beyond price promos toward data, AI, logistics and creator networks, as June mega-sales could push top platforms’ GMV above $260 million. Competition Law: BAF Vietnam and Thanh Xuan Clean Agriculture Development were fined nearly VND900 million for failing to notify an economic concentration deal. Education Milestone: Over 1.2 million students sat for the first day of Vietnam’s national high school graduation exam. Hanoi Financing Plan: Hanoi proposed a bond-issuance draft for 2026–2035 to fund transport, environment, digital transformation and smart city projects. Tech & Startups: Vietnam says it’s climbing in global startup rankings and is pushing strategic technologies, while Vietnam and Japan plan deeper cooperation on technology transfer and innovation. Business Watch: Vingroup is accelerating construction of its “world’s largest” 135,000-seat stadium in Hanoi, aiming for completion by July 2027.