Gang Violence in Sydney: Sydney police launched a manhunt after shots were fired at a venue planned for the funeral of Vietnam-linked underworld figure Lorenzo Lemalu, with the service later held at a mosque under heavy security; authorities say no one was hurt and an abandoned car was found burned. Cambodia–Vietnam Ties: Cambodia’s PM Hun Manet will visit Viet Nam and attend the 3rd ASEAN Future Forum in Hanoi from June 8-10, with leaders expected to discuss deepening bilateral relations ahead of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties. ASEAN Future Forum Focus: Vietnam’s role in ASEAN cohesion is highlighted as leaders from Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Timor-Leste gather in Hanoi to shape a shared future on peace, prosperity and people-centred development. Hanoi Aviation Plan: Hanoi unveiled a century-long master plan built around a second international airport in Ung Hoa, aiming to ease Noi Bai pressure and power a “sky economy” via new corridors and logistics links. Education & Science: Four Vietnamese universities rose in global rankings, and Vietnam also saw multiple scientists recognized regionally, alongside a UNESCO biosphere reserve upgrade for Phong Nha–Ke Bang. North Korea Nuclear Stance: Kim Yo-jong reiterated Pyongyang’s nuclear status is “absolutely irreversible,” ahead of Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea.