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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

- Hanoi declares water supply safe for consumption. [VnExpress]

- Street dance programme organised in Hanoi. [Nhan Dan]

- Put us back on track, Hanoi Train Street cafés plead. [VnExpress]

- Hanoi struggling with dengue fever outbreak. [Dan Tri]

Vietnam

- Illegal logging found at Central Highlands forest. [Dan Tri]

- Vietnam's confusing film censorship needs changing: insiders. [Tuoi Tre]

- Famed Vietnamese nude photographer displays works on stones. [Tuoi Tre]

- Vietnam joins global efforts to protect sea turtles. [Dan Tri]

- Indonesian consortium plans $2 billion Vietnam-Laos railway link. [VnExpress]

Other

- King's sacking of consort highlights power of Thai monarchy. [The Guardian]

- All About the Money: Why Hong Kong Matters So Much to China. [WSJ]

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