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Quang An pagoda demolition raises heritage concerns in Hanoi
Bao Van Hoa reported controversy over the demolition of part of Quang An pagoda in Hanoi after residents raised concerns.
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Paramount–Warner Bros. combined company to be named Skydance
David Ellison announced Skydance as the name of the company to be formed from Paramount and Warner Bros.
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Host Quoc Trung apologises to Quang Hung MasterD
Host Quoc Trung publicly apologised to Quang Hung MasterD following criticism of his onstage communication at an event.
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Nguyen Quynh Anh wins Miss Universe Vietnam 2026
Nguyen Quynh Anh won Miss Universe Vietnam 2026 at the October 2 final in Hai Phong.
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Can Tho plans three major year-end cultural celebrations
Can Tho's culture, sports and tourism department signed a memorandum with Heineken Vietnam on October 2 to coordinate year-end and 2027 celebrations.
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Poet Bang Viet receives Hanoi cultural awards' Grand Prize
Poet Bang Viet received the Grand Prize at the 19th Bui Xuan Phai – For the Love of Hanoi Awards.
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Lam Kinh Festival honours Le Thai To and Le Lai
The 2026 Lam Kinh Festival took place on the morning of October 2 at the special national heritage site in Thanh Hoa.
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Steve Yoo wins appeal in third visa-denial lawsuit
The Seoul High Court upheld a ruling in favour of singer Steve Yoo in his third lawsuit over a visa refusal.
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Ho Chi Minh City proposes legal framework for AI films
Ho Chi Minh City proposed an early legal framework for AI-generated films and film distribution online.