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The Odyssey becomes Universal's highest-grossing film, studio says
The Odyssey reached approximately $1.68 billion worldwide, becoming Universal's highest-grossing film according to an announcement cited by Tuoi Tre.
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Nghe An develops medicinal plants into a green-economy opportunity
Nghe An is linking medicinal-plant cultivation with processing, OCOP products and tourism, VietnamPlus reports. Basil, lemongrass and cinnamon are being developed into oils and other value-added products.
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Three returning contestants join Miss Universe Vietnam 2026's top 30
Quynh Anh, Hong Dang and Emma Le are the first three announced members of Miss Universe Vietnam 2026's top 30, Tuoi Tre reports.
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New transport links connect the Central Highlands with the coast
Expressways and seaports are creating new links between the Central Highlands and Vietnam's central coast, a VietnamPlus feature reports.
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Lee Chang-dong's cinema returns to questions of human dignity
Yonhap revisits Lee Chang-dong's career after Possible Love's Venice award. Since Green Fish in 1997, he has often placed ordinary people amid social upheaval.
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Gin Tuan Kiet credits Anh trai say hi with renewing his musical approach
Gin Tuan Kiet said Anh trai say hi exposed him to new musical thinking, Tuoi Tre reports. He returned with the Quen nguoi tung quen video on September 12.
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South Korea's president congratulates Lee Chang-dong on Venice award
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung congratulated director Lee Chang-dong after Possible Love won Venice's Grand Jury Prize, Yonhap reports.
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Tung Mint and Toki Thanh Tho leave Anh trai vuot ngan chong gai
Tung Mint and Toki Thanh Tho were eliminated after Anh trai vuot ngan chong gai's fourth performance round on September 12, Thanh Nien reports. They belonged to alliances that did not win.
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Lan Huong nhu co draws early attention and questions over pacing
Lan Huong nhu co began airing on CCTV-8 and Tencent Video on September 11, starring Tan Songyun and Liu Xueyi, Tuoi Tre reports.