Hanoi Low-Emission Zone: The Hanoi People’s Council approved a low-emission zone within Ring Road 1, covering nine central wards, after studies showed transport emissions account for about 25% of PM2.5 citywide (up to 59% for sources generated in Hanoi), with implementation assigned to the municipal People’s Committee. EU Trade Compliance Pressure: The EU’s Digital Product Passport rollout from 2028 is forcing Vietnam’s textile and garment sector to build new data infrastructure fast, but many firms are still at “starting from zero,” with fragmented supply-chain standards slowing interoperability and traceability. Party-State Foreign Affairs Coordination: National Assembly Chair Tran Thanh Man met relevant agencies to tighten coordination for the legislature’s external activities, stressing parliamentary diplomacy should improve institutions and shape Vietnam’s international standing. Vietnam–China Trade Signal: Chinese Premier Li Qiang told Vietnam’s PM that China is ready to expand and upgrade bilateral trade, citing follow-up work after top-leader talks. Vietnam–Laos Judicial Ties: Permanent Deputy PM Pham Gia Tuc received Laos’s Deputy PM and Justice Minister, urging closer coordination to implement agreements and share legal reform experience. Middle East Peace Watch: Vietnam’s foreign ministry welcomed the US–Iran announcement of a peace deal and called for early signing and full implementation to support stability, including for the Strait of Hormuz. Digital Economy Push: Vietnam’s finance ministry said it wants deeper EU cooperation in green and digital finance, capital markets, public finance management, and adoption of international standards. Cross-border Crime Crackdown: Vietnam arrested 19 Chinese nationals in Lao Cai for an online loan scam ring that had already harvested data from about 25,000 people in Cambodia before relocating.