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A September 18 workshop in Ho Chi Minh City discussed arts education amid digital transformation and cultural-industry growth. Speakers said AI is changing creative work and called for training in technology, markets, copyright and professional ethics rooted in Vietnamese identity.
FIFA said the boys’ U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 will run in Baku from October 24–30, using eight-a-side matches with two 20-minute halves and nearly 1,000 planned games. A girls’ edition is planned for 2027; Vietnam’s participation is not confirmed.
Organisers plan the Global Gate Ha Long ESG++ Marathon for October 11 at Vinhomes Global Gate Ha Long, with 3-, 10- and 21-kilometre races. They expect about 15,000 runners; the event carries the “Run for Net Zero” message.
Indonesia named a 23-player home squad for the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, including 10 Europe-based players. Defender Kevin Diks plays for Borussia Mönchengladbach, while captain Jay Idzes is absent through injury.
Quy Nhon United drew 1-1 with Ho Chi Minh City FC in regulation in the SACOMBANK National Cup qualifying round on September 18. Ho Chi Minh City FC then won the shootout 4-3 to advance.
Alexandra Eala has chosen to represent the Philippines at the 2026 Asian Games despite possible WTA sanctions for missing the China Open. The September 27–October 3 tennis event overlaps with a mandatory WTA 1000 tournament, and PHILTA’s exemption request remains undecided.
According to BigHit Music and Circle Chart data, Cortis’ “GreenGreen” has sold over 4.1 million copies, making the group the second South Korean act to exceed four million sales in 2026. The EP debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and spent 18 consecutive weeks on the chart through mid-September.
Vietnam’s Vạn Xuân Awards 2026 is accepting entries from Sept. 1 through Oct. 20 under the theme “Culture as a source of prosperity.” The prize welcomes individuals, organizations, businesses, brands and advertising agencies.
VFF have named 29 players for Vietnam’s U17 camp starting Sept. 20 ahead of the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup, retaining the Asian U17 Championship core and adding seven newcomers. Vietnam plan to train in West Asia before travelling to Qatar, where they are in Group G with Mali, Belgium and New Zealand.
The OCA Athletes’ Commission election at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will run from Sept. 20 to Oct. 2, with results expected on Oct. 3 and four new representatives to be added. Eligible athletes can vote online or at polling stations at Kinjo Pier and Garden Pier.
The United States, Canada and Cuba secured three places at the 2027 Men’s Volleyball World Cup through the NORCECA Championship. The Americans beat Canada 3–2 in the final, while Cuba took bronze and the last qualifying place with a 3–0 win over the Dominican Republic.
Malaysia have added Bergson, Manuel Hidalgo and Brad Tapp to their 23-man FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 squad after FIFA cleared all three to play. The team will assemble on Sept. 21 and are in Group A with Indonesia, Bangladesh and Singapore.
