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Vietnam weightlifting plans qualification bid for Los Angeles 2028
Vietnam’s weightlifting team is preparing its qualification strategy for Los Angeles 2028 following the Asian Games, SGGP reports.
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International football
Arsenal's Max Dowman receives three Guinness World Records certificates
Max Dowman has received three Guinness World Records certificates at the age of 16, VnExpress reported on October 9.
Vietnam economy
Vietnam Trade Office connects coffee exporter with Malaysian partners
Vietnam’s Trade Office in Malaysia met Ban Me Gold in Kuala Lumpur on October 8 to support market development for its coffee products.
Other sports
Mirra Andreeva reaches another China Open quarterfinal
Mirra Andreeva defeated Daria Snigur 6–2, 6–2 to reach the 2026 China Open quarterfinals in Beijing, according to Bongdaplus.
Other sports
NBA China Games 2026: announced Rockets–Mavericks schedule in Macao
The NBA’s announced schedule places two Houston Rockets–Dallas Mavericks preseason games at The Venetian Arena in Macao: October 9 at 7 p.m. and October 11 at 5 p.m., Vietnam time.
Vietnam football
Hoàng Hên faces an estimated three-month injury recovery
Hoàng Hên is expected to need around three months of treatment and recovery following further examinations, Thanh Niên reported on October 8.
Other sports
Vietnam outlines measures to improve sporting performance
At an October 9 briefing, Vietnam sports authority deputy director Le Thi Hoang Yen outlined improvements to athlete selection, training and targeted investment in Asian Games and Olympic medal prospects.
Vietnam football
Hà Nội vs Bắc Ninh: match preview
Hà Nội are scheduled to host Bắc Ninh at Hàng Đẫy at 19:15 Vietnam time on October 12, according to BongdaPlus's October 9 preview.
Culture & entertainment
Lưu Đình Phúc appointed head of Publishing and Libraries Department
Luu Dinh Phuc has been appointed head of Vietnam’s Publishing and Libraries Department, while Le Quang Tu Do takes charge of the Press Department, VnExpress reports.