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New species found in Con Dao, Tho Chu islands

Scientists from the Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) have discovered five new species and a new record for coastal areas in Con Dao island in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau and Tho Chu island in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang.

A view of Tho Chu island (Photo: VNA)

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Singapore’s GDP to grow 2.1% this year: IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted that the recovery in manufacturing, tourism and consumer-facing services will create momentum for Singapore’s economy to grow by 2.1% in 2024, a pickup from 1.1% last year.

People shop at a supermarket in Singapore (Photo: AFP/VNA)