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VietnamMorning News Roundup: Vietnam's Coast Guard Receives 6 US Patrol BoatsStay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Vietnam's Coast Guard receives six US patrol boats [VnExpress] Vietnam’s 2015 budget overspend tops $3.88bn: audit [Tuoi Tre]By SaigoneerMay 24, 20171 minRead story →
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VietnamMorning News Roundup: VietJet Signs $4.7bn in Trade Deals in the USStay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . VietJet signs US$4.7 billion in trade deals in the US [DTI] World Bank helps Vietnam deal with bad debts [DTI]By SaigoneerJun 2, 20171 minRead story →
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From Kuy Teav to Hủ Tiếu: How a Phnom Penh Classic Became Hủ Tiếu Nam VangOriginally from Cambodia, made popular by Chinese vendors and enjoyed by local diners, hủ tiếu Nam Vang captures the essence of Vietnamese history in one hearty bowl of noodles.Oct 4, 20245 min read
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