Party Statutes Review: General Secretary and President Tô Lâm said only issues “reviewed and tested in practice” should be considered for amendments to the Party Statutes, linking the work to preparations for the 15th National Party Congress and the 100-year/40-year review tasks. Vietnam–China Cooperation: In Nanning, Politburo member Phạm Gia Túc and China’s Ding Xuexiang agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation and implement shared high-level perceptions. Vietnam–Thailand State Visit: King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida concluded a three-day visit, after wreath-laying at Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum and meetings with Vietnamese leaders; the trip marks the first Thai royal visit in 50 years and comes after the 2025 upgrade to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. People-to-People Diplomacy: Tô Lâm urged VUFO to shift from “having relationships” to building substantive networks that can mobilise resources for development. India–Vietnam Ties at BRICS: Foreign Minister Le Hoài Trung and India’s S Jaishankar reviewed progress under the upgraded strategic partnership, with talks on translating political momentum into concrete outcomes and expanding defence/security cooperation. Local Governance & Economy: Hanoi’s proposed triumphal arch plan and a Grab drivers’ pay dispute both spotlight competing public priorities, from capital redevelopment to workers’ demands for clearer pay arrangements. Transport & Tourism: Vietravel Airlines resumed daily Hanoi–Đà Lạt flights, citing airport upgrades and aiming to boost travel demand through year-end.