Urban Rail Push in Hanoi: Hanoi broke ground on five metro lines at once (1, 2, 8, 10, 14), with total investment above VND1.3 quadrillion and targeted completion by 2030, aiming to reshape growth around mass transit and ease congestion. Rental Housing Priority: Vietnam’s government is steering long-term rental housing development in major cities and industrial zones, requiring cleared land and supporting infrastructure to draw private investment, with legal and procedure reforms planned for 2026. Aviation Expansion Plan: Vietnam is reviewing a major airport development adjustment for 2030 (from 22 airports to 32) and a vision to 2050 (35), as passenger demand is projected to exceed 191 million by 2030. Power Security Measures: EVN says it is securing coal and LNG supplies, promoting rooftop solar and conservation to protect electricity supply amid volatile global energy markets. Hanoi–ASEAN Digital Education Link: A U.S.-led forum advanced an English-language instruction and AI use roadmap for ASEAN schools, reflecting the region’s push to modernize education systems. International Economic Watch: Nepal remains on FATF’s Grey List, with strategic anti–money laundering gaps still needing full fixes.