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Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from the capital, the rest of Vietnam and beyond, and digest them into short, accessible links so you can easily keep up with current affairs.

Hanoi

- Bus driver investigated in Hanoi schoolboy death. [VnExpress]

- Hanoi warehouse fire consigns neighbors to life in mask. [VnExpress]

- Hanoi greets more than 270,000 visitors during National Day holidays. [Vietnam Plus]

Vietnam

- African swine fever hits all localities in Vietnam. [VnExpress]

- Traffic accidents leave 57 dead on National Day holiday. [Dan Tri]

- Eco-fuel and plastic bags face sluggish consumption in Vietnam. [VietnamNet]

- 1,000 volunteers sought for Vietnam’s first-ever F1 race in 2020. [Tuoi Tre]

- Torrential rain to lash central region as two tropical depressions hit Vietnam. [Tuoi Tre]

Other

- Muted in country of birth, three women fight for voice and choice in Japan. [Japan Times] 

- Hong Kong protests: Carrie Lam denies offering to resign. [The Guardian]

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