Six Vietnamese athletes are participating in a fencing grand prix foil, scheduled to take place from May 17 to 19 in Shanghai, China.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung made a working visit to the Sardinia region from May 13 to May 15, meeting with local leaders and engaging in a string of activities aimed at bolstering economic, cultural, and educational co-operation.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese gymnasts failed to win any places to compete at the upcoming Olympics during the Men's Artistic Gymnastics Senior Asian Championships held on May 16 in Uzbekistan.

VOV.VN - The country's economic growth this year is projected to reach below 6%, according to Dr. Nguyen Quoc Viet, vice director of the Vietnam Institute for Economic and Policy Research (VEPR).

VOV.VN - A three-day event aiming to strengthen ties of friendship and co-operation between Ho Chi Minh City and Osaka kicked off on May 17 in the Japanese city.

A wave of solidarity has brought relief to Vietnamese nationals affected by the devastating fire at the Marywilska shopping centre in Warsaw, Poland.

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and its partners on May 16 inaugurated a Vietnamese tourism information centre in India.

VOV.VN - A ceremony was held on May 16 at Cau Treo International Border Gate in the central province of Ha Tinh to receive 11 sets of remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who sacrificed their lives in Laos.

VOV.VN - Ao Dai (the traditional Vietnamese long dress) inspired by the landscapes of both Vietnam and Australia are presented at a fashion show which is underway from May 13 to May 17 in New South Wales and Victoria.

A number of Israeli importers have participated in exhibitions in Vietnam to seek contracts with local suppliers, according to the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce (FICC).