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Australia and Korea remain unbeaten in U18 Women's Asia Cup Group A
Australia and Korea maintained perfect records in Group A of the 2026 FIBA U18 Women's Asia Cup Division A on October 5.
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Vietnam economy
Vietnam prepares targeted personal income tax relief for business income
The government news portal has outlined preparations to implement Resolution 43/2026/QH16, including a 30% reduction in personal income tax payable on business income for resident individuals with annual revenue no higher than VND10 billion in the 2026 and 2027 tax periods.
Vietnam economy
Supply-chain links offer businesses deeper access to CPTPP opportunities
An analysis published by Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade argues that businesses should approach the CPTPP as a source of materials, components and partners as well as export markets.
Vietnam economy
Khanh Hoa reports 11.21% growth over first nine months
Khanh Hoa reported economic growth of 11.21% for the first nine months of 2026, according to the government news portal.
Vietnam economy
Eurozone composite PMI reaches highest level since April 2023
The eurozone composite PMI rose from 52 in August to 53.1 in September 2026, its highest reading since April 2023, according to S&P Global survey results cited by VietnamPlus.
Culture & entertainment
Da Nang Museum receives 88 artefacts from two excavation sites
Da Nang Museum received 88 artefacts excavated at Don Chon Sang and Tram Nam Chon during an October 5 handover.
Vietnam economy
Vietnam updates tissue-paper standards effective November 15
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has published Circular 62/2026/TT-BCT, dated September 30, 2026, issuing Amendment 01:2026 to QCVN 09:2015/BCT for tissue paper and toilet paper products.
Other sports
Bay Area Phoenix wins first WBL Americas title
Bay Area Phoenix won its first Women's Basketball League Americas title by beating Sportiva Italiana 87-82 in Santiago, FIBA reports.
International football
Scholes and Rooney differ on hypothetical 2011/12 title reassignment
Paul Scholes says he would want a 2011/12 Premier League winner's medal if Manchester City were stripped of the title and it were reassigned to Manchester United.