Vietnamese President To Lam's recent state visit to Cuba and meetings with U.S. President Joe Biden mark significant steps in Vietnam's international relations. In Cuba, Lam signed several bilateral agreements with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, focusing on health, agriculture, and trade, emphasizing the enduring friendship between the two communist countries. In New York, Lam met Biden on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to discuss deepening bilateral relations, semiconductor investments, and regional stability amidst China's growing influence. Lam's visit underscores Vietnam's strategic balancing act between major powers, as he also addressed the UN, emphasizing multilateralism and sustainable development.