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The Vietnam Association of Architects held its 11th national congress in Hanoi on September 10, setting directions for the 2026-2031 term. Bao Van Hoa reports that delegates elected a 79-member executive committee and re-elected architect Phan Dang Son as president.
Organizers of Miss & Mister Fitness Supermodel World say Thailand, Sri Lanka and India have offered to host the competition, but they want to keep it in Vietnam at least through its fifth edition. They shared the plans with Tuoi Tre during a sash ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on September 10.
A remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is scheduled for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, according to Variety. The release forms part of the Zelda franchise's 40th anniversary, rather than the fortieth anniversary of Ocarina of Time itself.
Gia Lai held a memorial ceremony for Emperor Quang Trung–Nguyen Hue on September 10 at the Tay Son Tam Kiet Temple in Tay Son commune. Bao Van Hoa reports that the event marked 234 years since his death and drew local leaders, residents and visitors.
Tuoi Tre has selected five relatively compact anime series for viewers beginning to explore Japanese animation. The list ranges from adventure and music to psychological suspense and science fiction, offering different entry points by interest.
Zhao Liying's drama Tieu thanh dai su received three bronze honors at the 2026 Kim Dong awards, Thanh Nien reported, citing Chinese outlet 163. The recognition concerns content marketing, including a production's promotional effectiveness and commercial value.
BTS' Arirang tour generated the most ticket-scalping reports on KOCCA's online reporting board over roughly a year, Yonhap reported. Data provided to lawmaker Jeong Jun-ho recorded 102 reports between September 2025 and August 27, 2026.
Hai Dang Doo has returned with Ngu dong, a self-written ballad released after roughly five months away from social media. The song reflects a period in which he paused professional plans and reconsidered his direction.
Justin Timberlake joined Jay-Z onstage in Paris on September 10 for a rare live reunion. According to Variety, they performed Holy Grail, their collaboration from Jay-Z's 2013 album Magna Carta Holy Grail.
