Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.

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

- Following the tracks laid by Hanoi's Train Street. [VnExpress]

- Sketching artists preserve memories, inspire love for Hanoi. [VnExpress]

Vietnam

- Conquering northern Vietnam's breathtaking 'Ha Giang Loop'. [Tuoi Tre]

- FIFA World Rankings: Vietnam back to world’s No. 97, among top 15 in Asia. [Dan Tri]

- Chinese ship leaves Vietnam's waters after disputed South China Sea surveys. [Reuters]

- Vietnam Orders Car Importer to Ditch Disputed China Map App. [Bloomberg]

- African swine fever infected pigs dumped on river bank in central Vietnam. [VnExpress]

Other

- Famous Hanoi pho a huge hit with Tokyo diners. [Tuoi Tre]

- Chinese orienteering team disqualified for cheating at Military World Games. [The Guardian]

Video of the Day: