Immigration Detention Scrutiny: A Reuters analysis using ICE records says the death rate in U.S. immigrant detention has more than doubled since Trump’s 2025 deportation push, with 50 deaths reported and a Vietnamese detainee among them. Housing Affordability in Hanoi: New data points to Vietnam’s home prices sitting far above income levels, pushing more people toward rental housing; Hanoi’s rental market is described as showing recovery as young workers and families look for options they can afford. Vietnam–Russia Connectivity: Vietjet announced three new direct routes to Russia, expanding links to Moscow, Kazan and Novosibirsk as trade and investment ties deepen. Animal Welfare Crackdown: Police rescued more than 400 cats from a major theft ring tied to the meat trade, highlighting enforcement against illegal trafficking. Business & Compliance Pressure: A report warns Vietnam’s push for higher-value growth is tightening the compliance squeeze on small operators, as IP crackdowns and origin-of-goods checks add to tax reforms. Women’s Leadership: Hanoi hosted the 14th National Women’s Congress, setting a new direction for empowerment and development for 2026–2031.