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OCA rejects claims esports will be removed from Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) rejected online claims that esports would be removed from the Asian Games after the 2026 edition.
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BTS win three VMAs as Lisa takes Best Pop
BTS won three awards at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, Yonhap reported: Song of the Year and Best K-pop for “Swim,” plus Best Group.
Vietnam economy
Proposal would require EV battery collection for recycling from 2029
A proposed change to Vietnam’s environmental rules would require producers and importers to collect electric-vehicle batteries for recycling from 2029.
Vietnam economy
Bac Ninh promotes energy savings in industrial clusters
Bac Ninh is promoting energy savings and waste-treatment improvements across its industrial clusters to reduce emissions, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade reported.
International football
Yamal says Barcelona need experience and luck in Champions League
Lamine Yamal said Barcelona need experience and some luck, as well as quality, to win the Champions League.
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Trinh Thu Vinh finishes fourth in 25 m pistol final
Vietnamese shooter Trinh Thu Vinh finished fourth in the women’s 25 m pistol final at the Asian Games on September 28, missing another medal.
Culture & entertainment
Taylor Swift premieres Patient Zero music video at VMAs
Taylor Swift premiered the music video for her single “Patient Zero” at the MTV Video Music Awards, Variety reported.
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Women’s doubles sepak takraw delivers Vietnam’s second Asian Games gold
Vietnam won its second gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games when its women’s doubles sepak takraw team beat the Philippines 2-0 in the September 29 final.
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Kazakhstan athlete appeals disqualification over shoes
Kazakhstan’s Toxanbayeva had her result annulled after initially finishing first in an Asian Games race-walking event, BongdaPlus reported.