Party-State Diplomacy: General Secretary and President To Lam received outgoing Bangladesh Ambassador Mohammad Lutfor Rahman in Hanoi, urging deeper delegation exchanges and new trade talks as Vietnam–Bangladesh ties mark over 50 years. Parliamentary Outreach: National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man’s first official visits to the Republic of Korea and Mongolia (Sept 6–11) are set to turn strategic partnerships into concrete, measurable cooperation, including defence, security, tech and renewables. Global Partnership Push: Deputy FM Le Thi Thu Hang said To Lam’s Sept 7–12 tour—Russia state visit, France visit and the Paris International Space Summit—aims to open new milestones in Vietnam’s comprehensive strategic partnerships, including future-oriented space cooperation. Defence & Security with Myanmar: To Lam hosted Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing on Sept 5; the two sides agreed to elevate defence and security cooperation with training, young-officer exchanges, search-and-rescue, disaster response, and tighter coordination against crime, alongside expanded economic and digital ties. Military Leadership: President To Lam promoted Deputy Chief of the General Staff Le Quang Dao to Senior Lieutenant General, stressing political loyalty and improved strategic advisory work. Governance Focus: To Lam told a nationwide conference that Party resolutions must be judged by practical results people can feel, with clear responsibilities, resources, deadlines and accountability. Local Governance & Rights: A report on Hanoi’s Pearl Theater project highlights alleged compensation gaps and displacement pressures, raising questions about how development policy is implemented on the ground.