Vietnam economy
Experts urge planning and design changes to reduce cooling demand
Experts at a September 14 discussion called for cooling demand to be reduced through urban planning and building design, VnExpress reported.
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Thailand name Chanathip but omit Theerathon for 2026 ASEAN Cup
Chanathip Songkrasin is in Thailand's 23-player squad for the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, while Theerathon Bunmathan was omitted, VnExpress reported.
Vietnam economy
Thai Nguyen names tea, minerals and semiconductors as strategic technologies
Thai Nguyen has identified three strategic technology areas: tea cultivation and processing, mineral extraction and advanced processing, and semiconductors.
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Before Vietnam vs Chinese Taipei on Sept. 14: the women’s team’s ASIAD 20 opener
A pre-match analysis described the September 14 meeting with Chinese Taipei as Vietnam's first official tournament match under coach Hoang Van Phuc. It did not report a result.
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Thailand coach Anthony Hudson said his team was eager to face Vietnam again at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup
Thailand coach Anthony Hudson said his team was eager to face Vietnam again at the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, VnExpress reported.
Culture & entertainment
Quang Le performed Coi nho in farewell to songwriter Song Tra
Quang Le performed Coi nho in farewell to songwriter Song Tra, VnExpress reported. The singer returned to Ho Chi Minh City from abroad for the funeral.
Vietnam economy
Hai Phong targets 13% GRDP growth by tackling investment bottlenecks
Hai Phong is addressing land, investment-procedure and public-spending bottlenecks as it targets at least 13% GRDP growth in 2026, VietnamPlus reported.
Culture & entertainment
Stray Kids performed for around 100,000 people at Rock in Rio
Stray Kids performed for around 100,000 people at Rock in Rio, Yonhap reported. The eight-member group headlined the September 11 show in Rio de Janeiro.
Culture & entertainment
Seungri denied an assault allegation and said he would cooperate with investigators
Seungri denied an assault allegation and said he would cooperate with investigators, Tuoi Tre reported, citing News1.