More than 1,200 people have been detained in Moscow after protests over a murder case turned violent, authorities said Monday, adding that the Russian parliament is considering a probe into the unrest.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Longer heat waves and strong storms are forecast to hit Viet Nam in coming years, with long summer monsoons in the northern region to decrease.

 A major 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck near one of the Philippines key tourist hubs on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey reported.

The Prime Ministers of Viet Nam and China have reached consensus on the measures required to deepen the two countries' strategic co-operative partnership.

 Foreign news agencies and media on October 13 published articles and photos on the national funeral of General Vo Nguyen Giap and Vietnamese people’s great respects towards their national hero.

More and more video hosting websites, which provide films of different quality, from SD to HD quality films to the community, have been mushrooming. However, the investments still cannot bring profits at this moment.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Dragonfly Theatre Co and Sai Gon Sound System are set to stage Dangerous Liaisons, an English play based on the classic novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Choderlos De Laclos.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Over two thirds of 791 Da Nang students aged 12-13 said they were violently punished by teachers when they made errors at school, a survey has reported.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi doesn't have a High Street, although Hai Ba Trung may be as close as it comes.

VietNamNet Bridge - At least three people were killed in Quang Nam and 11 others injured in Danang when typhoon Nari, packing winds of up to 150kph, battered central provinces early on October 15. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Economic experts have urged the Government to take drastic measures against “cross ownership and manipulating ownership” in local banks to restore order in the country’s financial and banking sector.

 VietNamNet Bridge - After nearly one month in Hanoi for training, Linh Chi, the limbless little girl--like Nick Vujicic, has toddled the first steps on her new artificial legs.

 The capital city of Hanoi remained orderly and safe as millions of people from all corners of the nation and international friends flocked to the city to pay tribute to General Vo Nguyen Giap since his death on October 4.

 The Vietnamese display booth at the 2013 Frankfurt International Book Fair has attracted a lot of visitors.

 Auto sales enjoy sharp September rise; Japan, Vietnam cooperate in microchip semi-conductor industry; Mekong Delta province strives to boost exports; Coal sale projected to rise in Q4

 VietNamNet Bridge - This morning, October 14, thousands of people flocked to Vung Chua – Dao Yen in Quang Binh province to pray in front of General Vo Nguyen Giap’s grave.

In the second quarter, three shopping malls closed the doors in HCM City, five brands gave back the premises, while 60 shops in Hanoi shut down. In the third quarter, two retail projects stopped operation in Hanoi.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A book of photographs capturing 100 seminal events in the life and career of General Vo Nguyen Giap has been released to commemorate his passing.

 VietNamNet Bridge – This market opens every Saturday morning for those who love old things.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Typhoon Nari is moving west and north-west in the next 24 hours at a speed of 10-15km per hour and will likely hit central Vietnam.

 Vietnam’s U23 squad has beaten the Nay Pyi Taw team of Myanmar, which was the runner-up of the Myanmar football championships, in a pre-SEA Games match on October 13.

The Trans Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership (TPP) is believed to help the Vietnamese stock market experience the 2006-2007 golden days again. Textile and garment, footwear, seafood and pharmaceuticals would also get benefits from TPP.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The software piracy rate in Vietnam is projected to decline from 81% to 70% in the next five years and to 60% five years later, according to the U.S.-based Business Software Alliance (BSA).

 VietNamNet Bridge – The ancient villa, which was the home of General Vo Nguyen Giap for over 60 years, is located on the green campus with trees, fish ponds and flower gardens.

The chess team of Webster University won overwhelmingly in the Missouri State Chess Championship 2013, with three championship titles, including Le Quang Liem’s championships in rapid and blitz chess.