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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

- Seven state companies in HCMC post losses. [VnExpress]

- Saigon zoo operator posts $800,000 loss. [VnExpress]

- HCMC suggested to collect infrastructure fees at ports. [SGGP]

Vietnam

- Vietnam records no new COVID-19 case on August 10 morning. [Vietnam+]

- Nearly 20,000 rooftop solar power projects installed. [Vietnam+]

- Lockdowned hospital in Da Nang reopens after two weeks. [SGGP]

- Sons of Giang Brothers establish Vietnam record. [Tuoi Tre]

- Vietnam announces 11th coronavirus-related death. [Tuoi Tre]

Other

- Antarctica is the last continent without COVID-19. Scientists want to keep it that way. [National Geographic]

- Hong Kong to offer free Covid-19 tests to all residents. [Straits Times]

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