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Nguyen Thuy Linh lost 0-2 to Xu Wen Jing in the opening round of the 2026 Vietnam Open despite a chance to force a deciding game. The Vietnamese player will turn to the Asian Games next.
Jose Mourinho argued that Real Madrid's pressing helped force Inter's errors in a 2-1 win, after Raul Gonzalez focused on their poor buildup. He also called for Madrid to finish chances more efficiently.
The Cong Viettel and Cong An Ha Noi both have three points before their September 10 meeting at Hang Day. The second-round schedule also pits early leaders against one another and gives winless teams a chance to recover.
An analysis of Vietnam's draft cultural industry law highlights needs for workspace, data access, training and distribution. Creative clusters and clear licensing procedures are presented as foundations for helping practitioners build sustainable work.
Lionel Messi has agreed in principle to acquire all shares in Deportivo Eldense, but due diligence and approvals remain. If completed, he would become sole owner of the Spanish second-tier club.
Erling Haaland scored twice after half-time as Manchester City beat Porto 2-0 in their Champions League opener. City had 64% possession and ended Porto's 33-match unbeaten home run.
Bao Van Hoa recalled the date Ho Chi Minh completed the final poem of Prison Diary in Guangxi in 1943. Written in classical Chinese, the 133-poem collection is recognised as a national treasure.
At the APGN conference in Malaysia, Cao Bang presented heritage education, ethnic minority language preservation and tourism partnerships. The delegation also promoted four visitor routes and local products.
Miss Universe Organization says its November 2026 competition in Puerto Rico remains in preparation while rejecting Nawat Itsaragrisil's governance claims. The organisation is reviewing his franchise status, and no postponement or cancellation is announced.
