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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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Vietnam economy
Sam Son 220kV substation targets December energisation
EVNNPT reviewed construction of the 220 kV Sam Son substation and its connecting line, aiming for energisation in December 2026.
Other sports
Tuyet Sang wins silver in Asian Games virtual taekwondo
Chau Ngoc Tuyet Sang won silver in the Asian Games mixed individual virtual taekwondo event.
International football
South Korea U23–Japan U23: Asian Games final preview
South Korea U23 and Japan U23 are scheduled to contest the Asian Games men's football final at 5.30pm on October 3, Vietnam time.
Vietnam economy
Vietnam consults on retail fuel-pricing formula
The Industry and Trade Ministry is consulting on a petroleum-business decree that would let companies set retail prices using a common formula.
Vietnam economy
Oil prices rise on supply concerns
Brent crude rose 4.3% to USD102.3 a barrel at the October 1 close, while WTI gained 2.7% to USD92.8.
Other sports
Tang Jing disqualified for biting opponent in Asian Games judo
Tang Jing was disqualified after biting Rin Maeda during an Asian Games women's 70kg judo quarterfinal on October 1.
Culture & entertainment
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.
Other sports
Nguyen Ngoc Anh elected world traditional martial arts federation president
Nguyen Ngoc Anh was elected president of the World Federation of Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts for 2026–31 at its October 1 congress in Italy.