The year 2023 marks a special milestone in the relationship between Vietnam and France when the two countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties and the 10th anniversary of their strategic partnership.

A wide range of activities will be held across Vietnam this year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-France diplomatic relations and the 10th founding anniversary of the bilateral Strategic Partnership, French Ambassador Nicolas Warnery said on March 14.

A joint website featuring photo archives from the Institute of Social Sciences Information (ISSI) and the French School of the Far East (EFEO) was officially launched at a ceremony held at the French Embassy in Hanoi on February 15.

France will take on Argentina in the World Cup final after beating Morocco 2-0 in the  Wednesday’s semi-final to stay on course for a successful title defence. 

At the invitation of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, President of the French Senate Gérard Larcher is paying an official visit to Vietnam from December 8-9.

President of the French Senate Gérard Larcher will pay an official visit to Vietnam from December 8-9, according to the National Assembly’s Committee for External Relations.

Vietnam's high-quality products have attracted great attention from importers and distributors from France and other countries, on the first day of the 2022 SIAL International Food Exhibition (SIAL 2022), which is taking place in Paris, France from October 15-19.

Vietnamese expatriates, monks and Buddhists along with French friends held a ceremony to mark the Buddhist Vu Lan Festival at Truc Lam Zen Monastery on the outskirts of Paris, France, on September 4.