Vietnam football
Dong Nai vs CAHN, 20 September: contrasting starts
The original Dong Nai–CAHN preview for 20 September is preserved, with the 0–3 result and post-match report added.
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VTV secures exclusive broadcast rights for the 2026 Asian Games
VTV has exclusive rights in Vietnam across free-to-air and pay television, internet, mobile services and video on demand. The Aichi-Nagoya Games run from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4 with 43 sports and 469 medal events.
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Nguyen Anh Minh eyes a breakthrough at the 2026 Asian Games
Nguyen Anh Minh is preparing for the 2026 Asian Games after reaching No. 24 in the amateur world rankings, with five wins and 15 top-10 finishes across 32 ranking events. After tying for 30th at the 2023 Asian Games, the Vietnamese golfer is focusing on fitness, tactics and mental strength.
Culture & entertainment
Singapore offers cash rewards for daily reading
Singapore’s ReadSG programme awards 20 virtual coins for each 15-minute reading session, counting no more than one session a day; 1,000 coins can be exchanged for S$1 after about 50 days. The pilot runs through Dec. 31 and also includes a charity reading campaign.
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Sacombank named main sponsor of Vietnam’s second division and National Cup
Sacombank has become the main sponsor of Vietnam’s second division and National Cup for 2026-27, while FPT Play remains the broadcast partner. The second division started on Sept. 11 and the National Cup begins Sept. 18 with 29 matches.
Vietnam economy
Vietnam banks pursue plans to push capital above VND100 trillion
MB, VPBank and Techcombank are pursuing plans to take charter capital above VND100 trillion, while VietinBank is targeting more than VND105 trillion. The plans aim to strengthen financial buffers and create room for lending, subject to completion of the proposed capital increases.
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Why South Korean football is considering a European-style calendar
The K-League is discussing a shift from a March-to-November season to a late-August-to-late-May calendar with a winter break; more than 70% of 29 surveyed coaches support it. Summer heat, player health and alignment with European transfer windows are driving the debate, but no change has been approved.
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Vietnam make a smooth start at the 2026 Chess Olympiad
Vietnam’s open and women’s teams each won 4-0 against Lesotho and Saudi Arabia in the opening round of the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand. The 11-round event runs from Sept. 16 to 27.
Vietnam football
FIFA bars Cong An Ha Noi from registering players for three transfer windows
VnExpress reports that FIFA has barred Cong An Ha Noi from registering new players for three transfer windows, through the end of the 2027-28 season. A VnExpress source linked the ban to a financial dispute with Andrey Ramos; CAHN is negotiating in hope of an earlier lifting.