Hanoi, Aug. 28 -- The Prime Minister has decided to commend and award an unexpected 300 million VND (11,500 USD) to Vietnam's men's national football team following their outstanding achievement in successfully defending its ASEAN Huyndai Cup 2026 title, the Vietnam Football Federation said on August 28. The timely recognition from the Government is not only a material reward carrying significant encouragement, but also reflects the special attention and close support of the Party and State leaders for the development of sports in general and elite football in particular. In a thrilling second-leg final at Hanoi's My Dinh National Stadium on August 26, Vietnam showed resilience, indomitable fighting spirit and sound tactics to draw 2-2 wi...