Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook. Company director sparks outrage after slapping female doctor in central Vietnam [Tuoi Tre] Flights cancelled due to storm Hato [SGGP] Vietnam’s Olympic medalist Hoang Xuan Vinh fails at SEA Games [Tuoi Tre] High school students trained firefighting skills [SGGP] Unpaid workers go on strike at ministry-run transport firm in Vietnam [VnExpress] Typhoon Hato to cause heavy rains for northern region [DTI] Vietnam Fisheries Association opposes attack on fishermen [DTI] Shipping firms engulfed in difficulties, report losses [VietnamNet] Build, operate and transfer transport projects criticised for lack of tendering [VietnamNet] Video of the Day:
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VietnamMorning Stories Roundup: Storm Matmo Causes Widespread Blackout in Central RegionStay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . 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.By SaigoneerNov 1, 20191 minRead story →
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