Vietnam economy
PNJ shortens gold-buyback payment period to two days
From September 30, PNJ shortened buyback payment for SJC gold bars, plain rings, Phuc Loc Tai gold and Kim Bao gold to T+2, the second day after the transaction.
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Vietnam economy
Vietnam targets over US$74bn in agriculture-related exports
Vietnam's agricultural, forestry and fisheries exports in the first nine months are estimated at US$56.3 billion, up 7.8% year on year, VietnamPlus reports, citing the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Vietnam economy
Public investment disbursement reaches 55.5% of assigned plan
Public investment disbursement through September 24, 2026 reached VND567.7761 trillion, or 55.5% of the prime minister's assigned plan, Báo Chính phủ reports, citing the Ministry of Finance.
Culture & entertainment
Gia Lai recognizes Border Post 649 memorial as historical site
Gia Lai has designated the memorial to fallen soldiers of Border Post 649 in Ia Dom as a provincial historical site.
Vietnam football
Indonesia–Bangladesh: preview of the October 1 match
Indonesia are scheduled to play Bangladesh at 7:30 p.m.
Vietnam football
Malaysia–Singapore: preview of the October 1 match
Malaysia are scheduled to face Singapore at 7:30 p.m. Vietnam time on October 1 in their final FIFA ASEAN Cup Group A fixture. BongdaPlus said Malaysia had four points after beating Bangladesh and drawing with Indonesia, while Singapore had three.
International football
Johan Manzambi's rise through European football
BongdaPlus profiled Johan Manzambi, the 20-year-old Swiss midfielder attracting attention in European football.
Vietnam economy
Trade Ministry seeks leads for strategic technology projects
Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade announced plans on September 30 to select lead organisations for two strategic technology research projects.
Vietnam football
Malaysia misses ASEAN Cup final despite 6–0 Singapore win
Malaysia beat Singapore 6–0 in its final FIFA ASEAN Cup Group A match on October 1, with Bergson scoring a hat-trick, but missed the final.