Vietnam–Mongolia Parliamentary Diplomacy: National Assembly President Trần Thanh Mẫn arrived in Ulaanbaatar on Sept. 9 to begin a three-day official visit, aiming to deepen the 2024 Comprehensive Partnership through closer political trust and practical cooperation. To Lam’s Russia State Visit: General Secretary and President Tô Lâm began a state visit to Russia on Sept. 7, with meetings across party and state institutions, including Valentina Matvienko and the State Duma leadership, while pushing for stronger trade breakthroughs and long-term cooperation. Policy & Training Linkages: CPV policy chief Nguyen Thanh Nghi met Russia’s RANEPA, highlighting leadership training and policy research as a pillar of the Vietnam–Russia comprehensive strategic partnership. Culture as Diplomacy: Tô Lam attended the opening of a Vietnam–Russia heritage and cultural connectivity space at VGIK in Moscow, framed as a symbol of political trust. Vietnam–France Next Phase: Ahead of Tô Lam’s Sept. 10–12 France visit and the International Space Summit, French business and officials said ties are shifting toward “co-creation,” with space and technology cooperation flagged as new growth areas. Vietnam–RoK Legislative Push: NA President Mẫn met RoK Democratic Party leader Kim Min Seok in Seoul, discussing political trust and investment targets, including a push toward $100 billion trade this year. Myanmar Outreach and ASEAN Friction: Hanoi hosted Myanmar’s military-backed leader Min Aung Hlaing (Sept. 4–6), with Vietnam and Naypyidaw agreeing to expand defense and security cooperation, while rights groups and regional observers warn the optics deepen ASEAN divisions.