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A 26-year-old police officer in eastern China went viral after hitting the bullseye with all ten shots during training, and looking great doing it.

Many would probably be happy to be arrested by her. What do you think?

In other news, the rivalry between the US and China has entered a new field. While honeybees are dying en masse in the US, China is reporting a record high in its bee population.

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BENCHMARKS

NUMBER OF THE DAY

50.5 billion USD

On its 80th National Day, Vietnam is launching 250 infrastructure projects with this record volume—the largest development drive in the country’s history.

🏗️ Growth Booster: The investments amount to 10 percent of GDP, are expected to contribute over 18 percent to GDP growth in 2025, and propel Vietnam toward double-digit growth rates from 2026 onward.

🔓 Hidden Potential: Around 2,900 additional projects worth 235 billion USD are awaiting approval. Institutional reforms could unlock this still-frozen capital.

Watch: Vietnam is positioning itself as the next Asian growth miracle—but success depends on whether bureaucratic shackles can be removed.

TOP BIT

⚓ Shipyard War: China Forges Mega Builder

Beijing is merging two state-owned companies into the world’s largest shipbuilder, reshaping the balance of power in global shipbuilding.

South Korea is countering with automation, fresh capital, and partnerships in the US, while Japan is turning to mergers and support programs. In the end, it comes down to who can deliver freighters, LNG carriers, and warships faster and cheaper — setting the tone for prices, lead times, and power projection at sea.

The Details

📦 Mega Merger in China: CSSC and CSIC are being …