Vietnam sent more than 78,000 labourers to work abroad so far this year, with Japan receiving the largest number, according to the Department of Overseas Labour under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

About 100 anglers from Vietnam and China's Guangxi will take part in the second qualifying round of the Vietnam - China International Sport Fishing Friendly Tournament held at the MIDI sport fishing lake in Ho Chi Minh City's Thu Duc city from June 21-24, according to the Vietnam Sport Fishing Association.

VOV.VN - Russian President Vladimir Putin received warm welcome at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi upon his arrival on June 19 night, starting a state visit to Vietnam from June 19-20 at the invitation of General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong.

VOV.VN - The Centre for International Co-operation and Foreign Affairs Services (CIFA) of Da Nang has signed three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on co-operation and hosting international events, cultural exchanges, investment, and tourism promotions with partners from the Republic of Korea (RoK), Singapore, and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the central city.

Large international retailers including Aeon, Uniqlo, Walmart, Amazon, Safeway, Carrefour, Decathlon, Central Group and Ikea have been visiting Vietnam seeking partnerships in industrial, agricultural and handicrafts products, said industry insiders and officials.

VOV.VN - An international symposium on copyright enforcement in the digital environment was held on June 17 in Hanoi, with the event bringing together delegates from 15 countries and territories in Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, with leading experts from international organizations.

VOV.VN - More than 1,500 people joined in a yoga performance at Bien Dong park in Son Tra district in the central coastal city of Da Nang on June 16, with the event held in celebration of the 10th International Yoda Day on June 21.

Vietnam has recently celebrated World Camel Day (June 22) and International Year of Camelids (IYC 2024) for the first time.

Three out of five undersea cables connecting Vietnam with the world encountered problems as of June 15, slowing down the internet speed across the country, according to local internet service providers.

VOV.VN - Five local models recently grabbed attention at the ASEAN International Fashion Week in Singapore.