Judicial Reform Oversight: Party General Secretary/State President To Lam chaired a Hanoi conference reviewing the Central Steering Committee for Judicial Reform, urging better quality institutional development and more effective law enforcement and judicial agency operations. Capital Growth Push: PM Le Minh Hung urged Hanoi to set higher development goals befitting the political-administrative center, while flagging slower-than-planned Q1 GRDP growth, higher inflation pressure, and stalled capital-law mechanisms. Foreign Affairs as Development Engine: To Lam told a Hanoi conference that foreign affairs must protect the nation “early and from afar,” build a favorable international environment, and anchor strategic autonomy and resilience. Vietnam–Germany Strategic Dialogue: Vietnam’s FM Le Hoai Trung urged Germany to use complementary strengths to deepen cooperation across trade, investment, defence-security, science-tech, education, and workforce development. Vietnam–Switzerland Connectivity: Vietnam and Switzerland discussed smart, sustainable, connected economies at a forum marking 55 years of diplomatic ties, focusing on infrastructure, clean energy, and talent. Long Thanh Power Milestone: Long Thanh International Airport’s primary power supply system completed energization, supporting testing and commissioning toward commercial operation by end-2026. Hanoi Craft Preservation: A Hanoi Old Quarter seal-carving workshop shows how traditional craft survives through social media reach and younger buyers. Humanitarian Month Results: Vietnam Red Cross reported nearly 762 billion VND mobilised to support over 578,800 vulnerable people nationwide. EV Policy Signal: Vietnam extended the zero percent BEV registration fee until end-2030, aiming to boost long-term EV ecosystem confidence for investors. International Dispute Watch: A French court case over Agent Orange/dioxin filed by Tran To Nga received a favorable recommendation ahead of a top-court hearing.