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In pictures: People pay tribute to General Giap outside funeral home

 VietNamNet Bridge - Thousands of people went to the National Funeral Home, No5. Tran Thanh Tong, Hanoi from early morning to follow the funeral ceremony of General Vo Nguyen Giap through the big LED screen outside.

Former drug users turn their lives around

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nguyen Thi No was once a drug addict with little reason to live except for her next hit.

EVN opposes Government Inspectorate’s conclusion

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Electricity of Vietnam Group (EVN) said some contents of the recent Government Inspectorate’s conclusion on its non-core business are inaccurate.

Vietnam mourns General Vo Nguyen Giap

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is paying last tribute to General Vo Nguyen Giap whose name was closely linked to the nation’s two resistance wars against French and American aggression in the 20th century.

Beautiful and latest artworks of Hanoi painters on display

The Hanoi Art Exhibition 2013 introduces 260 new artworks by artist members of the Hanoi Fine Arts Association. This is the 40th exhibition of this kind. It is held at two locations: 29 Hang Bai and 16 Ngo Quyen, Hanoi until October 20

Football in Viet Nam is tough

 VietNamNet Bridge – I am a 1.9m tall German with blonde hair and white skin. Based on my appearance, I have absolutely nothing in common with a Vietnamese person.

Chinese or American?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese don’t know what they eat--Chinese or the US fruits, because both management agencies and consumers cannot tell exactly about the origin of the products.

Scientist improves fruits of farmers' labour

 VietNamNet Bridge – Most farmers in Da Lat resort city in Lam Dong Province have come to know a tall man with a moustache. He often visits their gardens, checking their vegetables and fruit.

Foreigners praise General Vo Nguyen Giap

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many foreigners gathered along with locals on October 7th at 30 Hoang Dieu Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, to express condolences with General Vo Nguyen Giap’s family and pay homage to the legendary general.

Water discovered in remnants of rocky exoplanet

 British astronomers said Thursday they have found the first evidence of a water-rich rocky planetary body outside our solar system in its shattered remains.

The names in General Vo Nguyen Giap's life

 VietNamNet Bridge - General Vo Nguyen Giap had many other names in his illustrious life, which were associated with a heroic period of Vietnam's history.

Australia doctor awarded for environment works in VN

 Doctor Michael Parsons has been awarded the insignia “For the Cause of Environment” in recognition of his great contributions to Vietnam’s green sector.

Nearly 20 art troupes register to attend Hue Festival 2014

 As many as 19 art troupes from 14 countries and international organisations have registered to perform at the Hue Festival 2014, according to the festival’s organisers.

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 12/10

 Vingroup secures loan from international market; Ca Mau fishery sector moving towards sustainable exploitation; Dong Nai imports another 1,500 cows from Australia

Milk firms asked to explain prices

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Finance's Price Management Department has required six dairy producers to report on their retail milk prices for products aimed at children aged under 6 years old.

Flags at half-mast for General Giap’s state funeral

 VietNamNet Bridge – At 12pm on October 11, the national flag was flown at half-mast at the Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi to start the two-day state funeral for the legendary General.

PM stresses regional architecture for peace in East Asia

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung highlighted the importance of creating and promoting a regional architecture for peace, security and prosperity in East Asia at the 8th East Asia Summit (EAS) in Brunei on October 10.

WB bars its doors to a Vietnamese company

The World Bank has debarred Infra Thang Long JSC for its fraudulent practices relating to the development projects in East Asia. The defendant said it just “did not report the truth” while it did not deliberately cheat anyone.

UN Security Council okays plan to rid Syria of chemical weapons

 The UN Security Council on Thursday approved a plan proposed by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon to eliminate Syria's stockpile of chemical weapons.

Nearly 500 dogs compete in a “beauty pageant”

 VietNamNet Bridge – On October 5-6, a beauty contest for dogs took place at the Giang Vo Exhibition Center, Hanoi, with the participation of nearly 500 dogs.