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The second National KOL Summit, KOL Summit 2026, took place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 7, bringing together more than 1,000 artists, KOLs, content creators and representatives of agencies, organizations and businesses from across the country.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam met with Chairman of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (KPRF) Gennady Zyuganov in Moscow on September 7 afternoon (local time).

Domestic durian prices declined in August and early September as supplies increased in the Central Highlands and Mekong Delta, while exports continued to rise sharply, particularly to China.

Ho Chi Minh City leaders visited an evening charity class in Thu Dau Mot Ward on Sept. 7, commending 78-year-old retired teacher for more than a decade of educating underprivileged children and pledging municipal support to secure their schooling.

Vietnam's national jujitsu team finished second overall at the Jujitsu Thailand Open Grand Prix 2026 in Thailand, winning nine gold, two silver, and four bronze medals.