Vietnam economy
Vietnam's Ông Cua ST25 rice takes second place in 2026 world contest
Vietnam’s Ong Cua ST25 rice placed second at the 2026 World’s Best Rice competition in Manila, according to VnExpress.
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International football
Transfermarkt cuts Vinícius valuation by €70 million from 2024 peak
Vinícius is valued at €130 million in Transfermarkt's latest update, down €70 million from his October 2024 valuation of €200 million, VnExpress reported.
International football
Leipzig vs Frankfurt: match preview
Leipzig are scheduled to face Frankfurt at 23:30 Vietnam time on October 10, BongdaPlus reported.
Markets & living costs
Vietnam announces fuel price ceilings for October 8 adjustment
For the October 8 fuel-pricing adjustment, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade set maximum prices of VND27,703 per liter for E5RON92 and VND28,254 for E10RON95-III.
International football
Pascal Ferré reflects on Ballon d'Or campaigning in book interview
Former France Football editor Pascal Ferré discussed Ballon d'Or campaigning in a Marca interview reported by VnExpress on October 9.
Vietnam football
Doãn Ngọc Tân injured again ahead of Thể Công's Asian fixture
Velizar Popov said Doãn Ngọc Tân had suffered another injury and would miss Thể Công's next AFC Champions League Two match, BongdaPlus reported.
Culture & entertainment
Án mạng xém hoàn hảo secures Thai remake rights deal
“An mang xem hoan hao” premiered in Ho Chi Minh City on October 8, alongside news that a Thai producer had acquired remake rights, Thanh Nien reports.
Vietnam football
Becamex TP.HCM and CAND prepare for First Division round two
Becamex TP.HCM and CAND approach the remaining second-round First Division matches after Thái Nguyên won the early fixture, BongdaPlus reported on October 9.
International football
JDT beat PKR Svay Rieng in Shopee Cup Group B opener
Johor Darul Ta'zim beat PKR Svay Rieng 6-0 at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium on October 8 to open their Group B Shopee Cup campaign, AFF reported.