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Over 500 players join pickleball event supporting older residents
More than 500 players took part in a Ho Chi Minh City pickleball event supporting Vietnam's action month for older people, SGGP reported.
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Vietnam football
Malaysia asks FIFA to explain Indonesia stoppage-time change
Malaysia's football federation published an open letter on October 2 asking FIFA to explain why stoppage time in Indonesia's match against Bangladesh increased from two minutes to seven.
Vietnam economy
Foreign investors record largest net selling in four months
Foreign investors net sold nearly VND3.3 trillion in Vietnamese equities on October 2, the largest amount since June 4.
Other sports
Vietnam reaches women's sepak takraw final against Thailand
Vietnam's women's four-player sepak takraw team beat Japan 2-0 in the Asian Games semifinal, taking the sets 15-8 and 15-10.
Vietnam economy
Government amends public-private partnership investment rules
The government has issued Decree 377/2026/ND-CP amending rules for public-private partnerships and build-transfer projects.
Culture & entertainment
Hanoi Book Fair connects reading with technology
The 11th Hanoi Book Fair held its opening ceremony on the evening of October 2 at Hoan Kiem Lake's pedestrian area, with 31 publishers and distributors participating.
International football
Portugal federation reportedly plans talks with Ronaldo
Portugal's football federation is expected to meet Cristiano Ronaldo the following week in an effort to reduce disagreements, BongdaPlus reported, citing Marca.
Culture & entertainment
Stray Kids and BTS sit out Grammy submissions
Stray Kids submitted no music for the 69th Grammy Awards, Variety reported, citing JYP Entertainment.
Other sports
Additional rewards announced for Nguyen Thi Tam's boxing silver
Additional rewards were announced for Nguyen Thi Tam following her Asian Games boxing silver medal.