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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
- Ho Chi Minh City to pilot double-decker tour in downtown. [Tuoi Tre]
- African swine fever spreads to another of Ho Chi Minh City’s neighbors. [Tuoi Tre]
- District-level hospitals use advanced medical techniques. [Vietnam+]
Vietnam
- Vietnam win three golds at Thailand Open Track and Field. [VnExpress]
- Van Long Lagoon recognised as national Ramsar site. [Dan Tri]
- Farmers stricken with fish die-off in La Nga river. [SGGP]
- Vietnam's first-quarter GDP sees 6.79% growth. [Dan Tri]
- French retailer Auchan to retain three of 18 Vietnam stores. [VnExpress]
Other
- Football: Fifa drops plan for 48-team World Cup in 2022. [Straits Times]
- How Our Toothbrushes Are Littering Paradise. [New York Times]
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