Vietnam economy
To Lam urges U.S. firms to deepen cooperation in three sectors
To Lam urged U.S. firms to expand cooperation in technology, energy and capital markets; newly signed documents still require implementation.
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Vietnam economy
Elmet plans to buy 4.99% of Masan High-Tech Materials
Elmet plans to buy a 4.99% MSR stake, subject to regulatory and corporate approvals; the deal has not closed.
Vietnam football
Vietnam U16 lose 2–4 to Australia in CFA Team China opener
Vietnam’s U16 team lost 2-4 to Australia in its CFA Team China 2026 opener on September 24.
Around the game
Laos beat Brunei; Myanmar defeat Timor-Leste in ASEAN Cup openers
Laos beat Brunei 3-1 in Group A, while Myanmar defeated Timor-Leste 2-0 in Group B in the opening Division 2 matches of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 in Hong Kong on September 24, according to the ASEAN Football Federation.
Other sports
Vietnam win Asian Games Naraka: Bladepoint bronze
Vietnam won bronze in Naraka: Bladepoint at ASIAD 2026.
Other sports
Shin Ohashi breaks 200m breaststroke world record at Asian Games
Japan's 17-year-old Shin Ohashi won the men's 200m breaststroke at ASIAD 2026 on September 24 in 2:04.83.
Vietnam football
Vietnam train in Bandung before ASEAN Cup opener
Vietnam held its first training session in Bandung on September 24 ahead of its FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 opener.
Vietnam economy
Vietnam raises E5RON92 and E10RON95-III petrol ceilings
Vietnam’s Industry and Trade Ministry and Finance Ministry set a retail ceiling of VND 26,397 per litre for E5RON92 petrol in the September 24 pricing round, up VND 1,258 from the previous ceiling.
Culture & entertainment
2026 Nghinh Ong Festival opens in Can Gio
A flag-raising ceremony at Cần Thạnh Park in Cần Giờ, Ho Chi Minh City, opened the 2026 Nghinh Ông Festival on the morning of September 24.