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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

- High-end hotels in HCMC generate large profits. [VietnamNet]

- HCM City sees sharp rise in dengue fever incidence. [Dan Tri]

Vietnam

- Fly swarms distress locals in north-central Vietnam. [Tuoi Tre]

- Middle-aged, elderly Vietnamese volunteer to build bridges for community. [Tuoi Tre]

- Vietnamese drink much more than Singaporeans. [VietnamNet]

- Rice exports reach 5.2 million tonnes in ten months. [Dan Tri]

- Vietnam wins rare gold medal at international astronomy Olympiad for students. [VnExpress]

- Budget airline Vietjet valued second in Southeast Asia. [VnExpress]

Other

- Portrait of Humanity photography prize entries – in pictures. [The Guardian]

- The Simplest Way to Drastically Improve Your Life: More Sleep. [New York Times]

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