ASEAN Cup 2026: Indonesian media see Viet Nam well positioned to defend title

ASEAN Cup 2026: Indonesian media see Viet Nam well positioned to defend title

Indonesian newspapers have highlighted Viet Nam’s strong advantage in the race to defend their ASEAN Cup title in 2026 after a 2-0 away win over Thailand in the first leg of the final at Rajamangala Stadium on August 22.

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Hai Phong to host concert celebrating National Day

The Viet Nam Classical Music Association (VCMA) has announced that it will stage a concert in Hai Phong city on August 29 to celebrate the National Day (September 2) and Vietnam Music Day (September 3).

Ha Noi showcases cultural identity through National Day celebrations


Ha Noi is organizing a wide range of cultural, artistic, sporting, tourism and entertainment activities to celebrate the 81st National Day (September 2), offering residents and visitors opportunities to enjoy the festive atmosphere while promoting the capital’s image as a cultured, civilized and modern city.

GBA Oktoberfest deepens Viet Nam-Germany friendship


The GBA Oktoberfest Viet Nam 2026 is scheduled for October 2 at Furama Resort Danang in the Central city of Da Nang, featuring a wide range of cultural, culinary, and exchange activities showcasing the distinctive character of Germany.

Cuisine key to boosting Viet Nam’s tourism brand


Cuisine, which accounts for around 25-35% of tourists’ total trip spending, is emerging as a key factor in their destination choices while contributing to the development of cultural and creative industries, the night-time economy, regional connectivity and longer tourist stays.
Viet Nam beat Thailand 2-0 in first leg of ASEAN Cup 2026 final

Viet Nam have made an almost perfect step towards successfully defending their ASEAN Cup title after securing a convincing 2-0 victory over Thailand in the first leg of the final at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok on August 22.

Esports opens new growth avenues for Viet Nam’s sports economy


Amid digital transformation and the rise of cultural industries, sports are increasingly emerging as an economic sector that generates added value, drives innovation, and creates new growth opportunities, with Esports offering a clear example of this shift.

Kim targets win for Viet Nam, Hudson believes in Thailand’s improving squad


Coach Kim Sang-sik said his Vietnamese players were much more hungry for the title than he was in the ASEAN Hyundai Cup 2026 final's first leg match against Thailand in Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium on August 22.

ASEAN Cup 2026: Xuan Son hailed as key to Viet Nam’s final berth


Regional media have hailed striker Nguyen Xuan Son as the key factor behind Viet Nam’s 4–0 aggregate victory over Malaysia in the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinals after his brace secured a 2–0 win in the second leg and sent the defending champions into the final.
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