vietnam-france relations

Update news vietnam-france relations

Vietnam among France’s five most promising export markets: Bpifrance

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

Professor Hoang Anh Tuan awarded France’s prestigious academic honor

Professor Hoang Anh Tuan, Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities under Vietnam National University, Hanoi, has been awarded the Ordre des Palmes Academiques by the French Government.

From a friendship tree to the future of Vietnam - France ties

Amid Lunar New Year (Tet) reflections at the Temple of Literature, the French Ambassador speaks of a year of milestones and a future of deeper cooperation.

Love for Vietnam’s seas and islands spreads among French friends

The France–Vietnam Friendship Association (AAFV), in coordination with the Love Vietnam’s Seas and Islands Club in France, has organised a photo exhibition titled “The Sea Within Us” (La mer en nous) at the City Hall of Châteaudun.

French government awards Knight's Order to Vietnamese legal scholar

Professor Do Van Dai, Vice Rector of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, has been awarded the title of Knight in the Order of Academic Palms (Chevalier de l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques) by the French government.

French ambassador embraces tradition during Lunar New Year visit

Dressed in a traditional Vietnamese áo dài, French Ambassador Olivier Brochet began his new year with a cultural journey to Vietnam’s first university.

VN - France friendship marked by 70 years of cooperation and shared progress

Marking its 70th anniversary, the Vietnam - France Friendship and Cooperation Association was honored with a second-class Labor Medal for its outstanding contribution to people-to-people diplomacy.

Vietnamese, French foreign ministers hold phone talks

France wishes to increase cooperation with Vietnam in such strategic sectors as energy, transport, and aerospace, while continuing to work closely with Vietnam to promote multilateralism and tackle global challenges.

French Navy cruiser makes courtesy visit to Da Nang

The French frigate Prairial docked at Tien Sa Port for a six-day visit, marking another step in Vietnam–France strategic defense ties.

Hanoi strengthens ties with IRD to tackle air pollution

Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen on November 6 received Sylvain Ouillon, Chief Representative of the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD) in Vietnam.

France remains important partner in Vietnam’s foreign policy: Deputy Minister

France remains a major partner in Vietnam’s foreign policy, with bilateral cooperation producing substantive and positive results, affirmed Deputy Minister of Finance Tran Quoc Phuong at the annual Vietnam–France High-Level Economic Dialogue.

Vietnamese, French port cities set up cooperative, friendly ties

Vice Chairman of the Da Nang People’s Committee Tran Nam Hung and Mayor of Le Havre Édouard Philippe have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a framework of cooperation and friendship between the two port cities.

Vietnam, France deepen cooperation in blue economy, environmental sustainability

Vietnamese Acting Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang had a meeting with Agnes Pannier-Runacher, French Minister for Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, Forests, the Sea and Fisheries, in Paris on September 30.

France backs Vietnam’s ambition to build global financial centers

Vietnam’s economic growth, strategic geographic location, and bold reform momentum are positioning it as a leading candidate to become a major financial center in Southeast Asia.

VN, France’s Dassault Systèmes join hands to boost semiconductor talent

France's Dassault Systèmes pledged to help strengthen Vietnam’s innovation-led ecosystem and build a strong digital workforce by applying global expertise, industry best practices, and advanced digital twin solutions.

Vietnam fosters comprehensive cooperation with France's Normandy region

Vietnam is boosting comprehensive cooperation with France's Normandy region, a dynamic economic hub.

France shows strong interest in Vietnam’s metro and high-speed railway projects

The French Ambassador says that France has closely monitored the bidding process for upcoming metro lines in Hanoi and HCM City, while expressing particular interest in railway development projects in Vietnam, including the high-speed railway.

HCM City gathering marks Bastille Day of France

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) organised a gathering on July 11 to mark the Bastille Day of France (July 14, 1789 - 2025).

Vietnam eyes deeper comprehensive strategic partnership with France

National Assembly (NA) Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh arrived in Paris on July 10, beginning her five-day working visit to France, and attending the 50th meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) General Assembly.

Vietnam, France eye stronger parliamentary cooperation

The two sides spoke highly of the continuously strengthened Vietnam–France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, particularly through recent high-level delegation exchanges.