Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defence has established a new department dedicated to unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) within the General Staff. This move signals a growing focus on drone technology within the Vietnamese military. Simultaneously, investigations are underway involving four companies accused of causing over 3.1 trillion Vietnamese Dong (approximately $122 million USD) in damages to Đông Á Bank. Further news includes disruptions to air travel, with numerous flights unable to land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, though the reason was not specified. These developments occurred as of a 6 PM news bulletin. Additional details regarding the bank fraud and flight disruptions are pending further investigation and reporting. The rapid opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup was also briefly mentioned.