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Vietnam’s women trained in Iwata ahead of their Asian Games Group E match with Japan. After a 1-2 loss to Chinese Taipei, Ngân Thị Vạn Sự said the team reviewed video and identified areas to improve.
EVN estimates VND12.215 trillion in profit on revenue above VND482 trillion for the first eight months, after clearing accumulated losses by June. The group forecasts full-year profit above VND13.5 trillion.
A Hanoi symposium examined film talent, conservation linked to filming and heritage opportunities in creative industries as part of activities toward Văn Miếu–Quốc Tử Giám’s 950th anniversary.
Vietnam’s VN-Index rose 22.92 points to 1,811.15 on Sept. 15, led by banking and oil shares. Foreign investors recorded more than VND730 billion in net buying for a second straight session.
The Europa League league phase opens on Sept. 16–17 with Milan–Benfica, Sunderland–AZ Alkmaar and Celtic–Ferencvaros among the featured fixtures. Six clubs are making their league-phase debuts in a 22-country field.
Gia Lai’s first provincial Sports Festival had 265 contests in 21 sports, nearly 3,000 athletes and 980 medals. The province sent more than 180 athletes in 16 sports to the National Sports Festival.
CAHN lost 1-4 to Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Elite opener in Japan. Coach Mano Polking said mistakes were punished and the club will host Kashima Antlers at Hang Day Stadium on October 13, 2026, at 19:15 Vietnam time.
VnExpress counted roughly 12,000 bounces in Zverev’s first five US Open matches. Shelton and Khachanov questioned the delay before second serves, while Zverev denied deliberately slowing play.
UEFA is considering a reported reform that would combine the Nations League with Euro and World Cup qualifying from 2028. The described plan has 36 teams playing six matches each, but no final format has been confirmed.
