Vietnam economy
Tuyen Quang targets 10.5% average growth over 2026–2030
Tuyen Quang targets average annual GRDP growth of 10.5% in 2026–2030, VietnamPlus reports, with per-capita GRDP reaching VND95 million by the period's end.
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Culture & entertainment
Mister Cosmopolitan result reported amid questions over final approval
According to Tuoi Tre, Philippine media reported that John Bonifacio won Mister Cosmopolitan 2026 following an event in Nha Trang on September 12.
Culture & entertainment
MacGuffin Awards honor One Battle After Another, Frankenstein and Avatar
The Property Masters Guild honored screen productions at its third MacGuffin Awards. One Battle After Another won the contemporary feature category, Variety reports.
Vietnam economy
AIIB reaffirms sustainable infrastructure cooperation with Vietnam
AIIB reaffirmed cooperation with Vietnam on sustainable infrastructure during a September 12 meeting in New Delhi, VietnamPlus reports.
Culture & entertainment
Lisa explores life beyond K-pop in Always Lalisa documentary
Lisa presented the documentary Always Lalisa at the Toronto International Film Festival, Thanh Nien reports. It follows the BlackPink member through 2024–2025 as she develops her solo career.
Culture & entertainment
Chinese animation's powerful characters span very different fictional worlds
Tuoi Tre surveys exceptionally powerful characters in Chinese animation, spanning cultivation stories and superheroes.
Vietnam economy
Bac Ninh targets higher-value roles in the semiconductor industry
Bac Ninh is preparing infrastructure, skills and policies for deeper participation in semiconductors, VietnamPlus reports. Existing projects focus on packaging, testing and supporting industries.
Culture & entertainment
Why Kagurabachi is attracting anticipation for an anime adaptation
Tuoi Tre examines Kagurabachi as a promising anime prospect, noting how attention shifted from memes to its story and enchanted swords.
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HAGL lose 3–1 to Hai Phong on a rain-soaked Pleiku pitch
HAGL lost 3-1 to Hai Phong on a muddy Pleiku pitch after heavy rain on September 13. The conditions encouraged long balls and set-piece play.