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An Se-young retains Asian Games women’s singles badminton gold
An Se-young retained the Asian Games women’s singles badminton title by beating Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-9 in the final.
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Vietnam economy
State Bank clarifies draft anti-money-laundering supervision rules
The State Bank of Vietnam clarified its draft circular on anti-money-laundering supervision in the banking sector on the evening of September 29.
Vietnam economy
Vietjet wins Asia’s Leading Airline Brand award
Vietjet received the 2026 Asia’s Leading Airline Brand award at the World Travel Awards ceremony in the Maldives on September 28, VnExpress reported.
Vietnam economy
Vietnam customs study new risk-management rules
Vietnam’s customs authorities are studying a new circular to replace Circulars 81/2019 and 06/2024 on risk management, Bao Chinh Phu reported on September 29.
Culture & entertainment
BBC director-general comments on AI-generated Doctor Who episode
BBC director-general Matt Brittin said he had been sent a 50-minute AI-generated Doctor Who episode and considered its quality fairly good.
Culture & entertainment
Lam Kinh Festival 2026 plans broader cultural experiences
The 2026 Lam Kinh Festival is being developed to offer broader cultural experiences and community participation, heritage official Nguyen Ba Linh told Van Hoa.
Culture & entertainment
Curry Barker’s Anything But Ghosts set for May 2027 release
Focus Features and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster have scheduled Curry Barker’s Anything But Ghosts for May 7, 2027, Variety reported.
Culture & entertainment
Quang Tuan and Quach Ngoc Ngoan reunite in Huyet thong
Quang Tuan and Quach Ngoc Ngoan reunite in Huyet thong, which is scheduled to open on October 30, Thanh Nien reported.
Culture & entertainment
Emoura Pham takes part in Miss Grand International swimsuit presentation
Emoura Pham took part in the swimsuit presentation at Miss Grand International 2026 in Bangkok, Thanh Nien reported.