In today’s news brief:

• Editorial: Looks at the potential for Trump claims he could have won Vietnam War to impact trade negotiations.
• Tesla and Samsung oppose new US tariffs: Both companies argue against additional tariffs on Vietnamese goods.
• Danish shoemaker ECCO closes Vietnam factory: More than 1,600 workers affected.
• Airport operator cuts 3,700 jobs: Amid concerns over delays at Long Thanh International Airport.
• Purchasing Managers’ Index rises: But production and new orders record their weakest growth in six months.
• South Korean Vingroup investors divided: Analysts question 8 percent yield adequately compensating for financial risks.
• Public vocational schools face major cuts: Plans to reduce the number of institutions by nearly half.
• Hanoi parking subscriptions plunge: Higher parking fees drive motorists towards other transport.
• Organ donation proposal withdrawn: Health Ministry abandons plans to allow minors to register as organ donors.