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Al Riyadi beats Sagesse to complete WASL title three-peat
Al Riyadi completed a third consecutive FIBA West Asia Super League title by defeating Sagesse 75-67 in Zouk Mikael.
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Hoai Lam and Ngoc Trinh hold family wedding in Vinh Long
Hoai Lam and Ngoc Trinh held a family wedding ceremony in their home province of Vinh Long on the morning of October 5.
Vietnam economy
EU and China plan trade talks in Beijing on October 8
European trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic is scheduled to visit Beijing on October 8 for two days of meetings with Chinese officials, VietnamPlus reported.
International football
Olise's growing influence puts his leadership potential in focus
Michael Olise's growing influence within France's current generation is the subject of a BongdaPlus profile.
Culture & entertainment
The Batman Part II pauses production as Matt Reeves attends to family matter
Production on “The Batman Part II” has been temporarily paused while director Matt Reeves attends to a family matter.
Vietnam economy
European battery-electric car sales rise 45% in first eight months
European consumers bought about 1.64 million battery-electric vehicles in the first eight months of 2026, up 45% year on year, according to Transport & Environment figures cited by VnExpress.
International football
Indonesia wins FIFA ASEAN Cup Division One title on penalties
Indonesia won Division One of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup by defeating Thailand 4-2 in a penalty shootout at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
Vietnam economy
Planned renewable-energy centres could deepen domestic value chains
Two planned interregional renewable-energy industry and service centers in northern and southern Vietnam could deepen domestic value chains, according to a VietnamPlus analysis.
Vietnam football
Okiyama praises Vietnam U17 women's composure in win over Palestine
Vietnam U17 women's coach Okiyama Masahiko praised his players' composure after their 6-0 win over Palestine in qualifying for the 2027 Asian championship.