VietNamNet Bridge - The launch of Vietnam’s earth observation satellite - VNREDSat 1 – has been postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions.

 After lengthy and hot debate, France's legislators gave the green light to same-sex couples to marry and adopt children, the Socialists' strongest social reform that sparked series of violent protests and homophobic attacks.

 France's parliament will finally approve a bill to legalise gay marriage on Tuesday after months of protests that have shown no sign of abating in the run-up to the historic vote.

  VN, Russia discuss military ties; Vietnam appreciates Slovakia’s increased cooperation; Paris workshop highlights Vietnam-Paris relations; PM visits Central Highlands mobile police force

VietNamNet Bridge – On the evening of February 26, in Ho Chi Minh City, the French Ambassador to Vietnam Jean-Noël Poirier presented the Legion of Honour Medal to Madam Ton Nu Thi Ninh.

With little money from part-time jobs, a Hanoian man - Nguyen Van Thai, has traveled to the little known lands of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, during the 8 years of study in France.

 VietNamNet Bridge – ZeroStation will hold a pocket concert called “soundscape” that mixes visual and sound material by three artists Blu Simon Wasem from Brazil, Sheba (Sebastien Szczyrk) from France and Unii from Japan in HCMC.

 Vietnam values traditional ties with India; Meeting discusses Vietnam-Laos border marker planting; RoK NA Speaker to visit Vietnam; President lauds former student patriots and calls on modern youth to emulate  

 VietNamNet Bridge – The World Vovinam Federation (WVVF) has announced the third World Vovinam Championships will be held in Paris, France from July 3–7, 2013.

France is committed to nationalise a steel plant at the centre of a bitter row between the government and its owner ArcelorMittal, unions said on Wednesday. 

 France on Tuesday said it will back a Palestinian bid for enhanced UN status at a General Assembly vote this week, a move hailed by the Palestinians as a "historic" step in their quest for greater global recognition.