Dengue Surge: Vietnam reported more than 50,000 dengue infections in the first five months of 2026—about 2.5 times higher than the same period last year—with severe cases rising as weather swings and DENV-2 dominance raise the risk of outbreaks nationwide. Food Safety & One Health: A June 7 event in Vietnam brought together ILRI, FAO, WHO and local partners to push the One Health approach, aiming to cut foodborne disease risks through better hygiene, traceability and coordinated action across animal, human and environmental health. Hospital Network for Organ Donation: Hanoi is rolling out a hospital network to boost organ donation, aiming to improve access and coordination for lifesaving procedures. Retail Shift to Value: Vietnam’s retailers are leaning into shopping experiences, digital tools and modern trade ecosystems, with big summer promotions still running—but the focus is moving beyond discounts alone. Agri-food AI Partnership: C.P. Vietnam and FPT launched an AI roadmap for livestock farmers and the agri-food value chain, including disease consultation systems, farm monitoring and quality inspection. Wellness Tourism Push: Quang Ngai is courting a Swedish investor for a carbon-neutral health and wellness eco-resort, targeting net-zero operations and local jobs. Infant Formula Market Watch: A global forecast projects the baby infant formula market to reach $56.6 billion by 2031, driven by working mothers and demand for convenient nutrition. Skin Tightening Tech: Cynosure Lutronic says its XERF non-invasive RF skin tightening device has surpassed 2,000 installed units worldwide, with fast adoption in Asia including Vietnam.