The State Bank of Việt Nam and the Bank of Laos are exploring a joint cross-border retail payment system that would imply the use of respective domestic currencies in bilateral trade and investment cooperation activities to prevent external risks

A nationwide online competition on the Constitution was launched through a dedicated digital platform, allowing citizens to test their knowledge online; the initiative is part of a broader government campaign to improve citizenship awareness

Exploration of Vietnam's cave systems continues; experts are studying the geological and archaeological aspects of the Phong Nha–Ke Bang cave complex, uncovering new information about underground ecosystems and the region’s unique natural heritage

Crackdown on anti-state activity on social media has been intensified, with police investigating and prosecuting individuals accused of spreading content deemed harmful to national security; critics argue it further restricts freedom of expression

VNeID is being expanded into an all-in-one digital “super app” integrating identity verification, public services, payments and administrative procedures; Authorities aim to centralize services into a single state-backed platform