ASEAN Football: Vietnam took a big step toward defending the ASEAN Hyundai Cup, beating Thailand 2-0 in the first leg in Bangkok as substitutes Nguyễn Hai Long and Nguyễn Quang Hải scored within minutes, while goalkeeper Lê Giang Patrik kept a clean sheet with key saves; the return leg is set for Hanoi on Wednesday. Vietnam–Singapore Ties: A Vietnam-Singapore Strategic Dialogue co-chaired by CPV Politburo member Tran Cam Tu is expected to boost trade, investment and new cooperation areas, building on Singapore’s role as Vietnam’s major investor and the long-running VSIP industrial park network. Legal & Digital Governance: The National Assembly passed a revised Law on Dissemination and Education of Law, shifting toward a proactive, tech-driven model for people and businesses, with the National Legal Portal and AI support; the law takes effect March 1, 2027. Cybersecurity Rules: The government issued Decree 333/2026/ND-CP to implement the cybersecurity law, requiring domestic and foreign service providers to run information security assurance and tighten account verification for users. Agriculture Online Services: The agriculture ministry targets 100% of eligible administrative procedures as fully online public services and electronic results by 2027, aiming to simplify paperwork and move from “passive” to “proactive” service delivery. Tourism Shift: VNAT says Vietnam is moving from chasing visitor numbers to higher-value trips—more spending, longer stays, green development, tech use and cultural experiences. Hanoi Culture: A Hanoi baker is turning traditional “to he” rice-dough figurines into edible flower mooncake vases for Mid-Autumn, blending heritage craft with modern dessert design.