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Kha Nguyen won a destination-themed challenge on Top Chef Vietnam 2026 with a menu inspired by Quang Ngai, Thanh Nien reported.
RIIZE plans to release its second studio album in spring 2027, preceded by a prologue single in October 2026, according to SM Entertainment.
Nha Trang Xua craft village is organising Trung Thu Xua 2026 for children, families and visitors, Bao Van Hoa reported.
Alexander Zverev won the 2026 US Open by defeating Ben Shelton 6–3, 7–6(2), 5–7, 6–2 in the September 13 final on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Rower Pham Thi Hue is preparing for the Asian Games at age 36, aiming to extend her medal record to a fifth consecutive edition.
General Secretary and President To Lam called for proposed private-business rules for Party members to protect lawful activity while controlling conflicts of interest, VietnamPlus reported.
Coach Dinh Hong Vinh identified reaching the knockout stage as Vietnam U23's first objective at the 2026 Asian Games, VFF reported.
Banks have signed financing and funding-arrangement agreements for major Hanoi projects in 2026–2030, VnExpress reported.
VPBank, SHB, Techcombank and MB held nearly VND900 trillion in property-business loans at the end of the second quarter, according to VnExpress's review of financial reports. That represented about 36% of system-wide lending in this category.
