Universal Health Tech Push: Vietnam targets universal electronic health records and lifelong health management for 100% of people by 2030, alongside stronger disease-control testing capacity and clean-water/school sanitation checks, under a newly approved 2026–2030 national program. HFMD Alert: Vietnam’s hand, foot and mouth disease cases have surged to nearly 100,000 so far in 2026, with weekly counts topping 3,000, and the Ministry of Health warns of higher risk as children return to school; it urges “three cleans” (food/water, surroundings, hands). Cancer Care Evidence: A Vietnam single-center study compares preoperative TACE versus upfront hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma, adding local data to a still-debated pre-surgery treatment question. Food Safety Watch: Multisector health inspections in Multnomah County flagged unsafe food temperatures, missing date labels, pests, and sanitation gaps at multiple restaurants. Food Trade & Nutrition: Vietnam exported its first processed chicken shipment to South Korea after years of preparation and regulatory assessments, signaling growing regional food supply capacity. Workplace Health Tech: Vietnam’s healthcare modernization push also shows up in broader tech moves, including AI-driven connectivity and smarter systems for public services.