Financial difficulties at two major gym chains raise questions about consumer spending and household finances in Vietnam. Meanwhile, a Chinese contractor joins Vingroup's US$3.9 billion railway project, VPBank secures US$730 million in international financing, lawmakers consider new commodity derivatives regulations, and a US$6.2 billion expressway plan raises concerns about provincial budgets.

Vietnam's central bank moves to rebuild foreign exchange reserves despite mounting inflation pressures, raising questions about the government's economic strategy. Meanwhile, reports of Vingroup-linked loans approaching 10 percent of Sacombank's lending raise questions, Vinhomes seeks to expand its Hanoi sports complex investment to US$47.85 billion, and the government orders banks to cut borrowing costs.

Vietnam's government forecasts a 40 percent surge in property-related revenue in 2027 despite weakening real estate transactions, raising questions about the sustainability of its budget. Meanwhile, the US extends an intellectual property investigation by three months, European logistics giant CTP signs a US$500 million acquisition, authorities consider relocating Hanoi's international flights, and Japan's Sojitz targets a stake in a major Vietnamese tungsten producer.