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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

- Third terminal of Tan Son Nhat airport to be kicked off in 2022. [Dan Tri]

- HCMC rental returns down as investors dominate purchases. [VnExpress]

Vietnam

- Vietnam plans to create its own Facebook-like social network, say experts. [VietnamNet]

- Sun bear in Tây Ninh rescued after 15 years in captivity. [Dan Tri]

- Death toll rises to eight in central Vietnam deluge. [VnExpress]

- Teacher makes beautiful handbags from instant noodle packs. [VietnamNet]

- Vietnam held to 2-2 draw by Malaysia in AFF Championship final thriller. [Tuoi Tre]

- Vietnam cutting 50% of business and administrative procedures: VCCI president. [Tuoi Tre]

Other

- Microplastics found in gut of every sea turtle in new study. [CNN]

- Nuns admit stealing $500,000 from school to go on Las Vegas gambling trips. [Independence] 

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