Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam who is being sought by the International Criminal Court (ICC), was on Wednesday morning spotted in north Arlit (about 400 km north of Agadez) in the Nigerien territory, military sources have said.

U.S. President Barack Obama on Wednesday unveiled a plan that would help relieve the burden of Americans who are struggling to pay their student loans.

The State Bank of Viet Nam yesterday raised the interbank exchange rate by VND20 to VND20,768 per dollar, its highest level this year.

VietNamNet Bridge – After four days, Nguyen Son Lam reached the peak of Vietnam’s highest mountain. The 90cm-tall man shares pictures of his memorable trip to the press.

Viettel, one of the national largest mobile providers, affirmed its merger with the struggling EVN Telecom.

To prepare for the world weightlifting championships in France and the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Indonesia next month, weightlifter Thach Kim Tuan is practicing very hard at HCM City-based Phu Tho Sports Center.

VietNamNet Bridge – The government of Thua Thien-Hue province has approved a project to preserve the Hue royal citadel, a world cultural heritage, at the cost of nearly VND1.3 trillion or $62 million.

VietNamNet Bridge – Arguing that the number of detected corruption cases is modest, Deputy Nguyen Ba Thuyen from Lam Dong suggested setting up an independent investigative body on corruption.

VietNamNet Bridge – Six streets around Hanoi’s old quarter – Hang Buom, Hang Giay, Luong Ngoc Quyen, May May, Dao Duy Tu and Ta Hien – will become roads for pedestrians.

Tien Minh defeats Indonesia’s rival; Coach Goetz ready to field an impressive team; Chartered flights to take VN football fans to Indonesia's SEA Games; Vietnam to play Brunei at unearthly hour  

The death toll from Sunday's powerful earthquake in southeast Turkey has risen to 481 and the number of the injured to 1,650, Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Administration (AFAD) said Wednesday.

Cheap bid packages would be limited to ensure the quality of public transportation projects, Minister of Construction Trinh Dinh Dung has said.

European leaders agreed early Thursday that private creditors have to accept a 50 percent cut in the value of the Greek government debt they hold, and the bailout fund would be increased to 1 trillion euros (1.37 trillion U.S. dollars).

The Ministry of Education and Training has rescheduled the working curriculum of preschool teachers, reducing their working hours to 42 weeks per year.

Venezuelan parliament leader to visit Vietnam; US Defense University delegation visits Vietnam; VN supports UN call for end of embargo against Cuba; Vietnam treasures traditional ties with Laos; UK, Vietnam boost defence and security research   

Deputy Minister Bui Thanh Son and UK Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne co-chaired the first-ever UK-Vietnam Strategic Dialogue in London on October 26.

Vietnamese futsal (indoor football) players will be back in action and aiming to win at least a silver medal at the SEA Games in Indonesia next month.

Hoi An Town needs to restore its ancient heritage buildings; “Bi, don’t be afraid” movie makes debut at Asian Film Festival in Berlin; Vietnamese festival to come to New York; Interactive art on show; Folk music for schools

In the five years since HCM City began to back the idea of developing traditional arts as a tourist attraction, some private art troupes have hit pay dirt.

RoK television supports Vietnamese AO victims; Gov't workers get aid for home loans; ILO country director receives local honour; Hand, foot and mouth not a pandemic: ministry; Real estate agent arrested for swindling