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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

- Cho Ray Hospital launches cashless e-health cards. [SGGP]

- HCMC submits plans for new $2.9 billion metro line. [VnExpress]

- New Zealander jailed in HCMC for stealing laptops from shop. [VnExpress]

- Vietnam’s HTV Cup in int’l media spotlight as first cycling race after COVID-19 outbreak. [Tuoi Tre] 

Vietnam

- Over half of Vietnam’s population expected to choose online shopping in 2025. [Saigon Times]

- Vietnam Airlines launches new routes from Vinh city to Central Highlands. [Vietnam+]

- Vietnamese woman returns home from Cambodia unlawfully amid COVID-19. [Tuoi Tre] 

Other

- To prevent pandemics, stop disrespecting nature. [National Geographic]

- 530 Covid-19 patients discharged, 1 S'porean infected is a household contact of woman who went to work at Bishan MRT station. [Straits Times] 

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