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Police probe elevator free fall that injures 10 people at Da Nang luxury hotel [Thanh Nien]

3 policemen jailed for protecting illegal casinos in southern Vietnam [Thanh Nien]

Lao Cai ranked in top 10 world’s most beautiful places [DTI]

Many rail tunnels need upgrading [DTI]

Vingroup signs partnership deals with 8 world leading groups [Vietnam Plus]

Tan Son Nhat Airport runway reopens after repair [VoV]

Shipping firms cannot go to sea because of shortage of big ships [Vietnam Net]

Government allays property bubble fears [Vietnam Net]

Vietnam to borrow additional $250mn from China for urban railway project [Tuoi Tre]

Hunting poisonous snakes for a living in Ho Chi Minh City [Tuoi Tre]

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