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Vietnam’s Vạn Xuân Awards 2026 is accepting entries from Sept. 1 through Oct. 20 under the theme “Culture as a source of prosperity.” The prize welcomes individuals, organizations, businesses, brands and advertising agencies.
VFF have named 29 players for Vietnam’s U17 camp starting Sept. 20 ahead of the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup, retaining the Asian U17 Championship core and adding seven newcomers. Vietnam plan to train in West Asia before travelling to Qatar, where they are in Group G with Mali, Belgium and New Zealand.
The OCA Athletes’ Commission election at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will run from Sept. 20 to Oct. 2, with results expected on Oct. 3 and four new representatives to be added. Eligible athletes can vote online or at polling stations at Kinjo Pier and Garden Pier.
The United States, Canada and Cuba secured three places at the 2027 Men’s Volleyball World Cup through the NORCECA Championship. The Americans beat Canada 3–2 in the final, while Cuba took bronze and the last qualifying place with a 3–0 win over the Dominican Republic.
Malaysia have added Bergson, Manuel Hidalgo and Brad Tapp to their 23-man FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 squad after FIFA cleared all three to play. The team will assemble on Sept. 21 and are in Group A with Indonesia, Bangladesh and Singapore.
FIFA has ordered Thanh Hoa to pay Rimario $305,000 in outstanding wages, bonuses and signing fees, plus 5% annual interest from June 18, 2026. If the club does not appeal and fails to pay within 45 days of receiving the detailed decision, it would face a three-window registration ban; the ban is a conditional consequence, not an active sanction.
Thailand’s Central Group plans to invest another $1.5 billion in Vietnam over the next decade, focusing on retail, commercial centers and hotels. Central Retail operates 330 stores and malls in 26 provinces and cities and is developing two hotels in Van Don.
Dong Nai lost 0–3 to CAHN on 20 September 2026. Find the post-match report, match details and the preserved original announcement.
Vietnam’s women lost 0-8 to Japan in their second group-stage match at the 2026 Asian Games. They will face Thailand on Sept. 21 for a chance to advance as one of the best third-placed teams.
