Vietnam economy
SJC assigned five-year profit target of more than VND1tn
SJC has been assigned a cumulative pre-tax profit target of about VND1.01 trillion for the period through 2030 by Ho Chi Minh City authorities, VnExpress reports.
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An Giang chess tournament marks International Day of Older Persons
O Lam commune in An Giang held a Chinese chess tournament marking the International Day of Older Persons, with 22 competitors.
Vietnam economy
Vietnam targets MSCI and FTSE market-upgrade criteria
Vietnam aims to meet MSCI upgrading criteria and FTSE's advanced emerging-market standards, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Văn Thắng said at the Asian Securities Forum on October 1, Báo Chính phủ reports.
Vietnam economy
Vietnam and US report progress towards reciprocal trade agreement
Vietnam and the United States have made progress in negotiations toward a fair and balanced reciprocal trade agreement, foreign ministry spokesperson Phạm Thu Hằng said on October 1, VietnamPlus reports.
Culture & entertainment
Dracula featuring Jennie spends 18th week in Hot 100 top 10
“Dracula,” the Tame Impala collaboration featuring BLACKPINK's Jennie, logged its 18th consecutive week in the Billboard Hot 100 top 10, Yonhap reported on September 30.
Other sports
Vietnam wins Asian Games League of Legends bronze
Vietnam's League of Legends team earned an Asian Games bronze medal after losing 0-2 to Chinese Taipei in the semifinals, Báo Văn Hóa reports.
Vietnam economy
National workshop examines Vietnam's supporting industries
More than 500 delegates attended a national workshop on Vietnam's supporting industries in Phu Tho on September 30.
Vietnam economy
Le Thai Sam returns as Bamboo Airways chairman
Le Thai Sam returned as Bamboo Airways' chairman and legal representative on September 30, according to the airline's updated business registration.
Vietnam football
Indonesia beats Bangladesh 9–2 to set up Thailand final
Indonesia defeated Bangladesh 9–2 on October 1 to top Group A of the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup and reach the final against Thailand.