Refinements will help boost ties with France
April 15, 2024 | 14:35
Vietnam and France are set to boost their trade and investment ties. French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet spoke to VIR’s Thanh Tung in an exclusive interview about the cooperation drive, with Vietnam becoming an increasingly attractive market for French investors.
Dien Bien Phu Victory celebrated in France
April 15, 2024 | 11:37
The Vietnamese Embassy in France has organised a ceremony in Paris to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory with the participation of scholars, researchers, Vietnamese people, and French friends.
EU and France provide $78.5 million for Quang Nam and Quang Tri to tackle climate change
March 20, 2024 | 11:49
The central provinces of Quang Nam and Quang Tri will receive financial support worth $78.5 million from the EU and France to tackle climate change.
France fines Yahoo 10 mn euros over cookie abuses
January 19, 2024 | 16:18
France's data protection watchdog said Thursday that it had fined Yahoo 10 million euros for not respecting users' refusals of internet-tracking "cookies" or implying they would lose access to email accounts if they did.
France to build 'beyond' planned six new nuclear plants
January 08, 2024 | 17:00
France is set to build eight new nuclear plants on top of six already announced, the energy minister has said, arguing more reactors are needed to hit carbon reduction targets.
France slaps Rolex with $100 mn fine
December 20, 2023 | 17:20
France's competition regulator on Tuesday imposed a fine of 91.6 million euros on the local subsidiary of Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Rolex for blocking retailers from selling online.
Vietnam, France cooperate in digital transformation, public service reform
December 01, 2023 | 09:44
Vietnamese Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra held talks with French Minister of Public Transformation and Service Stanislas Guérini in Hanoi on November 30.
Pogba, potions and impotence: the secret world of witch doctors in France
November 15, 2023 | 11:47
"There's a lot of jealousy in football," said Sheikh Issa, holding up a piece of bark and a bottle of a yellowish potion.
Women’s volleyball team cherished by Vietnamese community in France
July 27, 2023 | 16:56
The Vietnamese women’s volleyball team arrived in Paris on July 25 for the Challenger Cup 2023 and received warm welcome from the Vietnamese community in the European country.
Germany, France and Italy agree raw materials cooperation
June 27, 2023 | 11:45
Germany, France and Italy said Monday they would cooperate more closely on the procurement of raw materials as Europe seeks to reduce its reliance on imports from countries such as China.
Vietnamese and French businesses seek to boost cooperation
April 17, 2023 | 10:18
Businesses from localities of Vietnam and France gathered at a forum in Hanoi on April 15 to discuss cooperation possibilities.
French influence increases as Vietnam calls for EVIPA payoff
March 31, 2023 | 08:00
Vietnam is working with France on new plans to expand bilateral investment cooperation, with the latter to soon adopt the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement, which will help facilitate investment flows.
Vietnam Airlines, Air France to resume codeshare flights
March 03, 2023 | 16:32
Vietnam Airlines will cooperate with Air France to resume codeshare flights between Vietnam and France from March 26, the Saigon Times has reported.
50 years of French relations
January 23, 2023 | 09:00
In 2023, France and Vietnam will celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and 10 years of strategic partnership. This is a good opportunity to look back and assess what our two countries have accomplished in trade and investment and reflect on ways to further develop our economic exchanges.
Messi and Argentina beat France on penalties to win World Cup
December 19, 2022 | 15:24
Lionel Messi crowned his glittering career with victory in the World Cup on Sunday as Argentina beat France on penalties in a final for the ages, triumphing 4-2 in the shoot-out after Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick ensured the game ended level at 3-3 following extra time.
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