Party Governance & Reform: General Secretary/President Tô Lâm urged a breakthrough in implementing Resolution 28 on innovating Party leadership and ruling methods, stressing priorities, turning directives into real outcomes, and judging success by tangible results. Public Security Shift: At a review meeting, he pushed the Ministry of Public Security to move from merely responding to threats toward effective forecasting, prevention, and “proactive security.” Legal Reform: Lâm called for coordinated refinement of laws on civil and administrative dispute prevention, settlement, and judgment enforcement, warning against loopholes and improper interference in adjudication. Military Tasks: He chaired the Central Military Commission conference, saying the fourth quarter is decisive and demanding the 2026 targets be met with the highest results. Tourism Governance: Deputy PM Pham Thi Thanh Tra urged a shift from administrative management to tourism ecosystem governance, removing institutional bottlenecks and preparing for APEC Year 2027. Diplomacy & Appointments: Vietnam congratulated China on its 77th founding anniversary; PM Le Minh Hung met Cambodia’s Minister of Inspection; and Ambassador Pham Binh Dam became Vietnam’s first resident ambassador to Timor-Leste. Rights & Security Controversy: Vietnam confirmed arrests of Australian and Norwegian activists reported missing in Cambodia, citing “terrorism” charges tied to Viet Tan—while rights groups and Viet Tan denounced the case as “transnational repression.” Culture & Heritage: To Lâm attended the groundbreaking for restoring Kinh Thiên Palace at the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel, linking political symbolism with conservation work. International Posture: UNGA 81 coverage highlighted Lâm’s message on shared responsibility for global peace, cooperation, and development, echoed by foreign-policy experts.