Hanoi Metro & Rental Housing Push: Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended ground-breaking for three rental housing projects and five metro lines, part of Hanoi’s biggest public-investment package, with metro lines 1, 2, 8, 10 and 14 targeted for 2030 and combined investment above VND1.3 quadrillion. Aviation Expansion Plan: Vietnam is reviewing a national airport development plan for 2030 (vision to 2050), aiming to raise airports from 22 to 32 by 2030 and 35 by 2050 as passenger demand is forecast to top 191 million by 2030. Disaster Risk Law Update: A deputy minister urged amendments to the Law on Natural Disaster Prevention and Control to cut losses as climate risks intensify, calling for tighter legal consistency and stronger integration into socio-economic planning. Tourism Boom Watch: Vietnam’s tourism growth is accelerating with record arrivals and rising spending, but officials warn rapid expansion could strain systems if planning can’t keep up. Vietnam–Japan Language & Culture: A Vietnamese-language forum in Paris discussed preserving teaching abroad, while Japan’s Vietnamese Language Proficiency Test in Tokyo drew 940 candidates, showing demand beyond beginner levels. Science & Health: VAST researchers developed nanovitexin from mung bean husks to support diabetes prevention and treatment.