Samsung Foldables in Hanoi: Samsung’s Galaxy Z8 series went on hands-on sale at AEON Mall Long Bien on Aug 8, with pre-order customers picking up new Fold8 and Flip8 models plus gifts. Tech & Policy for Growth: Vietnam is drafting a decree to set up a clearer financial and operational mechanism for Vietnam Railways, aiming to speed up decentralised management and unlock resources. Small Business Support: Vietnam proposes a 30% income tax cut for small and household businesses with up to 10 billion VND in annual revenue, seeking National Assembly approval. Trade & Exports: Fruit and vegetable exports hit $1.06 billion in July, the first time monthly turnover topped $1 billion, driven by durian recovery and rising processed exports. Education Reform: Resolution 71 is reshaping bilingual and private school demand as public schools add STEM, digital skills and more English-taught curriculum. Business Shock in Fashion: Shein is scaling back its Vietnam warehouse expansion after tariffs and trade uncertainty, cutting leased space and triggering layoffs. Hanoi-Linked Mobility: Vietnam targets about 1,500 containers a year on China-linked international rail freight as transit times fall to around 5–7 days. Culture on the Move: Vietnamese cinema returned to Berlin’s summer programme with “Mesdames Thanh Sac,” bringing 1960s Saigon nightlife to German audiences.