Vietnam–Thailand Business Push: Vietnam’s State Securities Commission chief Vu Thi Chan Phuong met Thailand’s SEC counterpart Wisit Wisitsora-at in Bangkok, as both regulators discussed Vietnam’s market upgrade and deeper capital-market cooperation. Tech & Manufacturing Links: Singapore and Vietnam signed multiple MOUs during President To Lam’s state visit, including a Vietnam Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre under the Vietnam–Singapore Industrial Parks ecosystem and broader supply-chain resilience and agri-food trade cooperation. AI in Agri-Food: CPF and FPT agreed to advance AI-led digital transformation across C.P. Vietnam’s feed-farm-food value chain, targeting smart farming, traceability and supply-chain intelligence. Energy & Power Projects: B.Grimm Power and PV Power signed to develop Vung Ang III LNG Power Plant in Ha Tinh (VND51.43tn, 1,500MW), aiming for commercial operation in 2030–31. Shipping & Trade: Saigon-SSA International Terminal welcomed an LNG-powered ZIM vessel on a new direct U.S. East Coast service, boosting Vietnam–U.S. logistics connectivity. Dispute Resolution for Fintech: VIAC launched a fintech and digital economy disputes expert panel in HCMC to support Vietnam’s investor-friendly legal framework for the Vietnam International Financial Center. Solar Finance Stress Test: Vietnam’s solar boom faces grid curtailment pressure and project finance strain, with developers and lenders watching returns as evacuation capacity lags. Climate Risk Finance: In Can Tho, AgriCRF-VN trained 7,775 farmers in climate risk financial management and expanded pilots for rice insurance and green credit.