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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

- Smart school model considered in HCM City. [VietnamNet]

- RMIT Vietnam shortlisted for prestigious higher education award. [Dan Tri]

- HCM City, Thai courts share experience in combating drug crime. [Vietnam+]

Vietnam

- Thousands of Hanoians call for end to bear farming. [Dan Tri]

- Workshop on implementing UNCLOS to address sea-based challenges. [VietnamNet]

- Warmer weather forecast for northern Vietnam as heatwave lingers in south. [Tuoi Tre]

- North Korea's Kim begins Hanoi trip by visiting embassy. [Tuoi Tre] 

Other

- A Last Word on the 2019 Academy Awards. [The Atlantic]

- Humpback whale found washed ashore in Brazil. [The Guardian] 

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