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Five chefs—Khả Nguyên, Đoàn Nhật Phong, Khắc Linh, Thiện Thanh and Camilla Bailey—are preparing for the Top Chef Vietnam 2026 final, Thanh Niên reports on episode 11 aired on 12 October.
Vietnam's State Treasury has reduced its government bond auction plan from VND500 trillion to VND400 trillion, VnExpress reports from the 12 October announcement.
Park Jisu's return could be important for Cheongju KB Stars at the 2026 WBL Asia, FIBA's 12 October profile says.
Mikel Arteta says Piero Hincapié and Martin Zubimendi will miss Arsenal's Champions League match against Lille after injuries in a post-Leeds training session, the club reported on 12 October.
VnExpress Marathon Hải Phòng 2026 recorded 8,000 registrations during its Super Early Bird phase, which ended on 8 October.
Noob Team earned a Visa VMC Fall 2026 final against Saigon Phantom by beating Tranquillizer 3-1 in the lower bracket on 11 October, VnExpress reported.
The Manchester Basketball–BC Bashkimi Group F game in the FIBA Europe Cup will not take place as scheduled in Manchester on 13 October because of travel-related issues, FIBA announced.
Michael Carrick says Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo have not travelled to Madrid after problems sustained against Tottenham, Manchester United reported ahead of the Atlético match.
The AFC is monitoring conditions in Saudi Arabia after incidents at Riyadh's airport, Thanh Niên reported, citing secretary general Windsor Paul John on 12 October.
