Animal Health: Shamonda virus, previously known only in livestock, has been detected in a human for the first time in France; the patient died after being severely immunocompromised. The virus has also been found in farm animals in Liechtenstein, but WHO says the French case is unlikely to spread widely and authorities report no general-public risk. Technology Links: Liechtenstein joined its EFTA partners in signing a free-trade agreement with Vietnam, creating a framework for cooperation in technology, innovation and skills alongside improved market access. Digital Finance: A survey of 25 Swiss and Liechtenstein financial institutions found 80% see stablecoins and central bank digital currencies as key trends, while tokenized funds ranked next at 52%; commercial hurdles are slowing adoption. Crypto Services: Bitcoin Suisse is using a crypto-asset license granted by Liechtenstein’s financial regulator to offer trading, custody and staking in Portugal. Cancer Care: The EU approved Keytruda with Padcev for certain bladder cancer patients, with the authorization also covering Liechtenstein.