National Day Ceremonies in Hanoi: General Secretary and President Tô Lâm chaired the 81st National Day (Sept 2, 1945–2026) ceremony in Hanoi, with top Party, State and National Assembly leaders, veterans and diplomats in attendance, underscoring the Ba Đình Square legacy and national renewal achievements. Quang Ninh City Establishment: In Quang Ninh, Tô Lâm attended the ceremony announcing the National Assembly’s resolution to establish Quang Ninh as a centrally governed city, stressing it as a “qualitative transformation” toward greener, more modern governance and integrated infrastructure. Party Building Overhaul: Tô Lâm chaired a Hanoi working session reviewing Conclusion 21-KL/TW on Party building and rectification, calling for assessments tied to real results and credibility, and for strict handling of cadres showing political or ethical degradation. Personnel Governance Shift: The same week, Tô Lâm urged a move to comprehensive personnel governance, saying officials must be evaluated by problems solved, bottlenecks removed and public trust earned—not by expected posts. ASEAN Diplomacy: Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met ASEAN ambassadors in Hanoi, reaffirming Vietnam’s active, proactive and substantive ASEAN contributions and urging unity amid complex regional and global developments. Singapore Strategic Dialogue: Vietnam and Singapore advanced their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through the inaugural Singapore-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue, including a Joint Statement on a Technology Connectivity Strategy and plans for deeper tech and capacity-building cooperation. Youth Dissent Spotlight: A major youth-led online mobilization continues to focus on a fatal 2025 traffic crash in Hanoi and the state’s response, highlighting tensions between online public anger and official handling. IUU Fishing Measures: Lam Dong rolled out 10 key steps to address EU recommendations on IUU fishing, tightening port controls, vessel monitoring and accountability, while coordinating with coast guard and maritime forces. Condolences Abroad: Vietnam’s leaders sent condolences to China and Nepal over deadly natural disasters, reflecting ongoing diplomatic engagement beyond domestic politics.