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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 authorities plan to train over 6,000 rural laborers. [SGGP]

- Tourists receive medical examination and masks upon arrival at Saigon port. [VietnamNet]

Vietnam

- Saltwater expected to penetrate 100km inland in Mekong Delta. [SGGP]

- Female scientist lays foundation for biomedical engineering field in Vietnam. [VietnamNet]

- Couple gives away face masks on Hanoi streets in viral pre-wedding photos. [Tuoi Tre]

- CPI in January hits record high in recent 7 years. [Dan Tri]

- Hanoi urges To Lich waste treatment project speeds up. [Dan Tri]

Other

- “Unprecedented” Locust Invasion Approaches Full-Blown Crisis. [Scientific American]

- Mothers may pass coronavirus to unborn children, say Chinese doctors: State TV. [Straits Times]

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