Elder Care Reform: Vietnam’s ageing population is pushing calls to expand community-based support, including day care models that help older adults stay mobile, socially connected, and supported at home rather than relying only on residential care. Tobacco Harm Reduction: Vietnam’s nicotine policy debate stays hot as Asia’s nicotine forum (AFN26) in Manila spotlights evidence-based tobacco harm reduction while noting Vietnam’s e-cigarette ban is now law and other countries are tightening or cracking down. Occupational Health Alert: A new report warns artificial-stone workers face deadly, irreversible silicosis from respirable crystalline silica, saying current rules and even “extra precautions” often fall short. Infection Risk for Chronic Disease: GSK Vietnam highlights how diabetes and chronic kidney disease can raise infection risks in older adults, urging preventive care and vaccination. Silver Economy & Workforce: Vietnam is also weighing broader social insurance for gig drivers and proposals to improve care systems and workforce readiness for an older society. Health Tourism Watch: Penang reports 285,400 medical tourists and RM601.8m revenue in 1H 2026, underscoring regional competition for healthcare travelers. Infrastructure for Health Access: Vietnam’s science ministry says it will tackle mobile signal dead zones in 273 villages to improve connectivity for services and public administration.