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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
- HCMC’s master plan to be revised to fuel development. [SGGP]
- 48 criminal offences reported in HCM City during Tet. [Dan Tri]
Vietnam
- Fainting, queue jumping at Hanoi’s iconic Huong Pagoda festival. [Tuoi Tre]
- Vietnamese airlines excited, worried about direct US flights. [VnExpress]
- Pu Mat National Park calls for support to stop illegal poachers. [VietnamNet]
- Universities offer new majors, give lectures in English. [VietnamNet]
- Traders in Da Nang learn foreign languages to woo more customers. [Dan Tri]
- SE Asia Stocks-Most end lower, Vietnam hits near 2-month high. [Tuoi Tre]
Other
- Malaysia makes record 30-ton pangolin seizure. [AFP]
- Sticky situation: USB found in seal faeces reunited with owner. [The Guardian]
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