US–Vietnam Trade Friction: Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry rejected U.S. claims that it failed to tackle forced-labour goods, saying Washington’s conclusions don’t match Vietnam’s laws and action plans, as the USTR threatens tariffs on 60 countries. Labour & Growth: PM Le Minh Hung told the 14th Vietnam Trade Union Congress that boosting labour productivity is urgent for fast, sustainable double-digit growth, with workers’ job security and skills in focus. Aviation & Tourism Links: ACV hosted a Vietnam–China connectivity programme in Shanghai, bringing airports, airlines and travel firms together to expand cooperation opportunities. Regional Diplomacy: Deputy PM Pham Gia Tuc outlined three cooperation priorities at Russia’s SPIEF, stressing stability, connectivity and a rules-based trade environment. Remains Recovery: Vietnam and Laos are accelerating a 500-day campaign to locate and identify Vietnamese volunteer soldiers’ remains. Hanoi Business & Culture: Hanoi Centre won Mall of the Year – Vietnam at the Retail Asia Awards, while Michelin’s 2026 guide in Vietnam hit a milestone with 11 One-Star restaurants, including ONVIT (Hanoi). Tech Spotlight: VinRobotics and VinDynamics showcased “Make in Vietnam” humanoid robots at ICRA 2026 in Vienna. Health Campaign: Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program appointed Think HQ for a nationwide engagement roadshow, including Vietnamese-language materials.