Party Leadership & National Day Preparations: General Secretary and President To Lam said the best tribute to past generations is today’s responsibility and concrete action, urging stronger solidarity and Party building as Vietnam marks key anniversaries. Diplomatic Condolences: PM Le Minh Hung led a delegation to the Chinese Embassy to pay respects to former Premier Zhu Rongji, with top Vietnamese leaders sending condolences to Beijing. ASEAN Digital Trade Push: Vietnam’s PILA and Singapore’s TOTM Technologies agreed to build a digital verification platform using verifiable credentials, starting with bank letter-of-credit pilots to cut costs and speed trusted cross-border trade. Public Trust & Accountability Online: Police cleared a Gen Z “Justice Tree” memorial after a Hanoi crash, but the case spread online, highlighting frustration over official silence. Martyrs’ Remains Database Drive: Deputy PM Pham Thi Thanh Tra ordered completion of a comprehensive database on fallen soldiers by year-end, while recovery and mine-clearance work continues across Vietnam and neighboring countries. Media & Publishing Oversight: Vietnam’s culture ministry moved to restrict Threads posts about alleged impunity in a fatal crash case, while lawmakers discussed a proposed three-tier pre-publication oversight for sensitive history and national leaders content. Vietnam–New Zealand Strategic Momentum: To Lam’s New Zealand state visit focused on turning the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership into concrete cooperation in trade, education, agriculture, science and technology, and regional engagement.