ASEAN Football: Singapore held defending champions Vietnam to a 0-0 draw at Mỹ Đình, keeping the Lions top of Group A with seven points after three matches; Vietnam pressed hard in the first half but couldn’t break through, and Singapore will face Indonesia next. SEA V Cup Volleyball: Vietnam beat Alas Pilipinas 27-29, 17-25, 25-20, 19-25 in Leg 1 opener in Hanoi; Vietnam’s comeback was led by Trần Thị Thanh Thúy, while Alas will play Thailand on Saturday. Digital Trust: Vietnam launched the nationwide TinAI? campaign at Phenikaa University with the message “Verify Before You Trust,” urging people to check sources and authenticity as AI-generated misinformation spreads. Diplomacy & Policy: Vietnam’s 33rd Diplomatic Conference (Aug 1-8) will focus on implementing the Party’s foreign policy and improving coordination to meet development goals. Public Security: Deputy Public Security Minister Dang Hong Duc was promoted to Senior Lieutenant General, with leaders citing his contributions and the need to strengthen readiness. International Links: Vietnam hosted a reception for honorary consuls abroad, highlighting their role in citizen protection and trade, investment, education and tourism. Cybercrime Crackdown (regional): Philippines authorities arrested nine foreigners in Pasay over alleged illegal online gambling, including eight Chinese nationals and one Vietnamese.