Vietnam economy
VN-Index falls below 1,750 after fourth consecutive decline
The VN-Index fell 19.32 points to 1,749.3 at the October 1 close, its fourth consecutive decline, VietnamPlus reports.
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Vietnam Cinema Department orders Playboyy removed from iQIYI
Vietnam's Cinema Department ordered iQIYI to remove season one of “Playboyy” from its service in Vietnam within 24 hours of 11 a.m. on September 29 and report compliance by noon on September 30.
Vietnam football
Vietnam arrives in Jakarta ahead of Pakistan match
Vietnam’s national team arrived in Jakarta on the afternoon of September 30 after a roughly three-hour bus journey from Bandung, VFF reported.
Vietnam economy
Ho Chi Minh City rises 17 places in financial-centre ranking
Ho Chi Minh City rose 17 places to 67th among 117 cities in the 40th Global Financial Centres Index, released on September 30.
Culture & entertainment
Giao Linh joins Symphony In Moonlight music project
“Symphony In Moonlight” has announced nine participating artists, including Giao Linh, Tuan Ngoc, Quang Dung, Tung Duong and contemporary singers.
Vietnam football
Vietnam's provisional FIFA ranking after Thailand defeat
Van Hoa provisionally calculated that Vietnam had 1,235.82 points and remained 99th after the 2-0 loss to Thailand.
Culture & entertainment
Big Brother averages 5.1 million multiplatform live+7 viewers
CBS says “Big Brother” season 28 averaged 5.1 million multiplatform live+7 viewers, up 8% from the previous summer.
Vietnam economy
US core inflation reaches 3%, with Fed outlook uncertain
US personal consumption expenditures prices rose 3.4% year on year in August 2026, while core PCE increased 3%, according to a September 30 Commerce Department report covered by the Vietnam News Agency.
International football
Giroud reflects on Lille move and his football inspirations
Olivier Giroud said he still wants to improve at 40 and considers joining Lille a suitable decision.