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Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Saigon, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

Saigon

- Ho Chi Minh City records first death to dengue fever in 2018. [VietnamNet]

Vietnam

- Fatal accident in Quang Nam caused by sleepy driver. [DTI]

- Vietnam sees strong growth in tourist arrivals from Asian countries. [DTI]

- Vietnam takes part in Int’l Army Games for first time. [SGGP]

- Industrial production maintains high growth of nearly 11% in 7 months. [VietnamNet]

- No export of ores, minerals until 2035, Vietnam decides. [VnExpress]

- Storm Son Tinh prevents cruise ships from visiting Vietnam. [Saigon Times]

Other

- Malaysia's Flight MH370 was manipulated off course to its end, report says. [Straits Times]

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