National Day Diplomacy: Lao and Cambodian leaders sent congratulations to President Tô Lâm ahead of Vietnam’s 81st National Day, praising Đổi Mới-era growth and the special Vietnam–Laos and Vietnam–Cambodia solidarity. Party-State Leadership: To Lâm chaired National Day ceremonies in Hà Nội and attended the Quang Ninh city establishment event, stressing modern, greener governance and better lives. Economic Execution Under Tô Lâm: A profile highlights his “set targets, hold people accountable, verify outcomes” approach, including a push for 10% growth through special action plans. Governance and Personnel Reform: To Lâm urged personnel work to be judged by real results and credibility, and called for broader, data-based reforms to build a high-quality official team. Party Building Review: A working session reviewed Conclusion 21-KL/TW, focusing on preventing “self-evolution” and “self-transformation” and tightening inspection-to-correction discipline. Regional Engagement: Myanmar’s junta chief Min Aung Hlaing is set to visit Vietnam Sept 4–6, while Vietnam also reaffirmed ASEAN’s role and contributions. Online Dissent and Youth Anger: Reports link youth outrage over a fatal Hanoi crash and publishing/censorship moves to wider pressure on Vietnam’s political system and online dissent limits. Culture Policy: A draft Publishing Law amendment proposes “three layers of control” over books on history, leaders and sovereignty, raising freedom concerns. Digital Cultural Sovereignty: Officials say cultural communities and a national digital cultural database are key to implementing Politburo Resolution 80-NQ/TW. Bilateral Development: Vietnam–Singapore ties gained momentum via the first Strategic Dialogue and a technology connectivity joint statement, while Vietnam–Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam–Laos cooperation also featured high-level exchanges.