Morning News Roundup: The Tale of Kieu, Lotus and the US President

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May 26, 2016

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HCMC to be a startup hub: Deputy Prime Minister [SGGP]

HCMC finally requires acid buyers to present IDs after many attacks [Thanh Nien]

340kg bomb lifted successfully from a fish lake in Ha Tinh Province [Vietnam News]

The Tale of Kieu, lotus and the US President [DTI]

Fulbright University Vietnam makes its debut [VOV]

Vietnamese students win prize at Asian architectural competition [Tuoi Tre]

Now that Vietnam can buy US weapons, what will it want? [KUNC]

Peace Corps launches English-language program in Vietnam [PBS]

Obama backs Vietnam over China on Asia visit [The Guardian]

Saigon safari park has new investor after years of delay [Thanh Nien]

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