Vietnam economy
Modern governance seen as key to unlocking maritime growth
Vietnamese marine official Nguyen Viet Dung says modern, integrated governance is essential to turn maritime potential into economic growth.
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Vietnam economy
Capital-market upgrade needs investment-quality reforms
A market upgrade needs to be accompanied by investment-quality reforms, economist Shan Saeed told VietnamPlus.
Around the game
After the Sept. 13 derby, Pro Ref admits VAR error over Haaland’s goal
After City's 1–0 win over United on September 13, England's refereeing body acknowledged that VAR should have recommended a review of Enzo Fernandez's influence from an offside position. The admission did not change the result.
Culture & entertainment
Robert Pattinson's Primetime performance has drawn attention in Oscar forecasts
Robert Pattinson's Primetime performance has drawn attention in Oscar forecasts, Tuoi Tre reported.
Culture & entertainment
London Symphony Orchestra to perform in Hanoi on October 2–3
The London Symphony Orchestra is scheduled to perform at Hanoi's Ho Guom Theatre on October 2 and 3 for the Vietnam Airlines Classic Hanoi Concert 2026.
Around the game
Promotion contenders win in opening round of 2026/27 first division
Several promotion contenders opened the 2026/27 national first-division season with victories, signaling early competition near the top.
Other sports
Hanoi table tennis wins one gold and five bronzes at National Games
Hanoi's table tennis team met its target at the 10th National Sports Games with one gold and five bronze medals, finishing third in the sport's overall standings.
Culture & entertainment
Mikayla Matthews has announced she is stepping away from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Mikayla Matthews has announced she is stepping away from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Variety reported. She said she did not want to keep profiting from conduct that conflicted with her values.
Vietnam economy
Brent briefly exceeded $108 a barrel on September 14 amid Middle Eastern supply concerns
Brent briefly exceeded $108 a barrel on September 14 amid Middle Eastern supply concerns, VietnamPlus reported.