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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

- HCMC on hook for VND53t this month for State budget. [Saigon Times]

- Ho Chi Minh City toll station shuts down over drivers’ objection. [Tuoi Tre]

Vietnam

- Flight attendant attackers to face high fines. [Dan Tri]

- Household solar-power providers flock to Vietnam. [VietnamNet]

- New updates drive thousands to take TOEIC tests. [Dan Tri]

- Vietnam Airlines eyes stock market listing in 2019. [VnExpress]

- Danang rolls out historical, cultural tours to attract more foreigners. [VietnamNet]

- Vietnamese premier urges measures to tackle power shortage in 2019. [Tuoi Tre]

Other

- The Future Is Bright for the Video Games of Yesterday. [New York Times]

- World's first baby born via womb transplant from dead donor. [Straits Times]

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