Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to Vietnam Cherif Chikhi granted the People’s Army Newspaper an exclusive interview about the respects and admirations given to General Vo Nguyen Giap.

VietNamNet Bridge – The recent mechanisation of sedge-mat production brought wealth to some Mekong Delta villagers. But those who can't afford the pricey machines are being left out of the economic windfall, opting instead for industrial jobs

VietNamNet Bridge – The state funeral for General Vo Nguyen Giap solemnly began at 7:30 am and finished at 9pm on October 13 but until 1am, many people still stood at the National Funeral House.

Like other Vietnamese people, Nguyen Minh, a painter in Bien Hoa city, the southern province of Dong Nai, has expressed his love and respect for General Vo Nguyen Giap in his own way.

Typhoon Nari swept across the Philippines’ Luzon Island on October 12, entering the East Sea, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reported.

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Three hours after the first explosion at the firework factory which made the whole Thanh Ba district in the midland province of Phu Tho shaking, the rescue forces could approach the scene. Many bodies and dozens of wounded people were brought out.

VietNamNet Bridge – During my 10 months in Viet Nam, I was invited a few times by Vietnamese friends to eat with their families. Every time was a new discovery. Meals in Viet Nam are often very subtle and really different from France.

 General Phung Quang Thanh, Politburo member, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission, and Minister of National Defence, remembers the legendary general Vo Nguyen Giap who passed away on October 4 at the age of 103.

 Vietnam’s football squad enjoyed an easy 2-0 victory in an October 11 friendly match against Qatar’s Al Arabi FC.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A list of Vietnamese artists that have created the most valuable paintings sold internationally.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thirty nine Vietnamese sub-contractors have accused South Korea-owned Hyupjin Vina Company of refusing the debt of VND44 billion (USD2.1 million), allegedly owed them.

 The People's Committee of central Thua Thien Hue province has decided to expand a nature reserve zone for the saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis), a species classified as critically endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.

 Nguyen Phuong Mai couldn't take her eyes off a black and white portrait of General Vo Nguyen Giap in a green soldier's hat.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese scientists have discovered a new floral species belonging to Araceae family in the central province of Khanh Hoa.

 Viet Nam Asset Management Company (VAMC) yesterday purchased more than VND1 trillion (US$47 million) of Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB)'s bad debts using its bonds.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Autumn Melodies, an annual music festival that takes place every August in HCM City, features a lineup of famous artists from both Viet Nam and other countries.

 A majority of National Assembly Standing Committee deputies hailed the policy of stabilising the macro-economy and curbing inflation as appropriate at their 22nd session in Hanoi on October 11.

 National Secretary of the French Communist Party (FCP) Pierre Laurent has extended his deep sympathy to Vietnam over the passing of General Vo Nguyen Giap, who died on October 4 at the age of 103.