Digital Finance Push: Vietnam aims for cashless payment value to reach 30 times GDP by 2030, with 95% of people aged 15+ holding bank transaction accounts, as Deputy PM Nguyễn Văn Thắng highlights cashless payments as a pillar for a modern, secure digital finance ecosystem. Healthcare Access & Innovation: Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority set up an Office for Introducing Innovative Drugs and Medical Devices to speed up adding “new and better” treatments to public hospital formularies, including faster registration via a priority pathway. Student Health Goal: Vietnam targets annual health screening for all students by 2030, signaling a prevention-first approach for early detection. Wellness in Vietnam: Global Wellness Day is being marked with spa promotions across Vietnam, putting self-care and relaxation front and center. Food Security Tech: BNOW is advancing an AI livestock management platform using ingestible biosensing to monitor cattle health and support earlier disease risk detection and reproductive planning. Cross-border Care & Dignity: A Hanoi-based Catholic sisters’ program continues supporting marginalized people through a “House of Love,” focusing on dignity and care for the elderly and people with disabilities. Climate & Health Risk: Tropical cyclone naming updates for 2026 include a Vietnam-linked name, reflecting ongoing regional preparedness for weather-related health impacts.