A gathering was held by the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) on July 7 to mark France's Bastille Day (July 14, 1789–2026).

A delegation from the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for Policies and Strategies, led by Nguyen Kim Son, Deputy Head of the Commission, had a working session with France’s Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) in Paris on July 6 to exchange experience in public policymaking.

As part of the digital transformation cooperation programme between the Government Office of Viet Nam and the French Embassy in Viet Nam, a delegation of French digital transformation experts held its working session with the Digital Transformation Department under the Government Office on June 30, launching a four-day working visit to Viet Nam that will run until July 3.

In the heart of Paris, France, Vietnamese culture came alive on June 13 and 14 with the third “Xin chao Viet Nam – Bonjour Viet Nam” Festival, held at the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in France.

Addressing participants, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai praised the games for strengthening solidarity within the Vietnamese community and fostering closer links among generations of overseas Vietnamese.

In the context of the growing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Viet Nam and France, Hai said GCVF should position itself as a bridge for knowledge and technology transfer, bringing scientific and technological achievements from France and Europe to support Viet Nam’s practical development needs.

The Viet Nam space was opened at the Foire de Paris on May 4 by the Viet Nam Cultural Centre in France, marking the country’s continued presence at one of Europe’s most prominent trade and cultural events.

Vietnamese booths are drawing large numbers of visitors at the Paris Fair (Foire de Paris) – one of Europe’s largest trade fairs, which opened on April 30 in the French capital.

Vietnamese communities in the Czech Republic and France gathered this week to celebrate the Hung Kings' Commemoration Day, reaffirming their attachment to the nation’s roots and preserving cultural identity among Vietnamese abroad.

The Viet Nam–France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is reflected not only in diplomatic, economic and cultural cooperation, but also in the fine friendship between the people of the two countries.

Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has signed Decision No. 540/QD-TTg approving a plan to implement the agreement on cooperation in science, technology and innovation between the Governments of Viet Nam and France.

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai met with Taylan Coskun, Politburo member of the French Communist Party (PCF) overseeing relations with Viet Nam, on March 30 to explore ways to further consolidate traditional Party-to-Party ties and support the Viet Nam–France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

A special cultural event titled “Cinema Night – Bridge of Light” was held on March 16 (local time) at the Club de l’Étoile Cinéma in central Paris, bringing together members of the Vietnamese community and international film lovers.

France’s public investment bank Bpifrance has recently ranked Viet Nam among the five most promising export destinations for French companies in 2026, alongside Indonesia, Morocco, Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Viet Nam Cultural Centre in France, in collaboration with Vietnamese community organisations, opened the Lunar New Year Spring Fair in Paris on February 21, attracting a large number of overseas Vietnamese and international visitors.

Viet Nam is ramping up efforts to draw high-quality French investment into sectors where France holds global advantages, including transport infrastructure, smart cities, renewable energy, artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, logistics, healthcare and high-tech agriculture, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai has said.

On February 15, nearly 1,000 members of the Vietnamese community, local French residents, and international friends gathered to celebrate the 2026 Vietnamese Lunar New Year festival in the north-western French city of Lorient.

Many intellectuals and representatives of the Vietnamese community in France have voiced their confidence, optimism, and commitment to supporting their homeland in the new era of national advancement following the success of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV).

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung held phone talks with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot on December 23, reaffirming that Viet Nam always attaches importance to fostering multifaceted cooperation with France, the first EU member to establish a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the Southeast Asian nation.

France has officially taken over the chairmanship of the Group of Seven (G7) from Canada. As the country assuming the role of G7 chair in 2026, France is carrying a dual challenge on its shoulders.