While many French students have just completed their secondary school examinations and are preparing for their summer break, Elza Le Floch, Celeste Perotteau-Giraud and Wyatt Lelouche have embarked on a different journey. On July 15, the three members of the Scouts and Guides of France group in Menton left Nice for Xuyen Moc in Ho Chi Minh City.
Looking back on his first weeks in Vietnam's northern mountains, Paillaud described the experience as "extraordinary". Although he had heard about the hospitality of the Vietnamese people before arriving, he said the reality has far exceeded his expectations.
The meetings with AFD and EDF were seen as an important step in deepening ties between Quang Ngai and French partners as the province enters a new phase of development. Through broader international cooperation, Quang Ngai aims to attract more capital, technology, management expertise and training resources to advance green industry, clean energy and sustainable infrastructure, strengthen competitiveness and move toward becoming a major industrial, energy and logistics hub in central Vietnam and the country.
Ho Chi Minh City has maintained productive partnerships with the Brest Metropolitan Area and the city of Lyon, particularly in urban planning, heritage preservation and urban lighting, while cooperation in education and training has also delivered positive results.
Nguyen Kim Son, Deputy Head of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee’s Commission for Policies and Strategies, briefed the French side on Vietnam's development process, its socialist-oriented market economy, and the Commission’s role in advising the Party leadership on major socio-economic policies, institutional reform and national development strategies.
Nguyen Kim Son, Vice Chairman of the CPV Central Committee's Commission for Strategies and Policies, affirmed Vietnam always treasures its traditional friendship with France and the PCF, noting that the Vietnamese Party, State, and people always remember and appreciate the valuable support that the PCF has extended to Vietnam during the past struggles for national liberation, as well as the current period of national construction and development.
France 24 said that despite significant remediation and assistance efforts, addressing the legacy of AO in Vietnam remains a long-term challenge.
Speaking to French business and financial news channel BFM Business, Mickaël Driol, CEO of Mekong Partners, noted that amid global trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty, multinational companies are increasingly diversifying their supply chains, with Vietnam emerging as a key beneficiary of this trend.
The programme included the opening of a thematic exhibition, the launch of the bilingual Vietnamese–French photo book on Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh and France, a ceremony to receive archival photographs donated by overseas Vietnamese families who welcomed the late Vietnamese leader during his 1946 visit to the European country, and an artistic performance dedicated to his life and legacy.
A series of activities have been held in Montreuil city from June 26-28 to mark the 115th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's departure for a path to national liberation (June 5) and the 80th anniversary of his 1946 state visit to France as a guest of the French Government.
The publication said Hanoi often leaves visitors with an immediate impression of energy and vitality, marked by its busy streets and constant movement. Beneath the bustling urban rhythm, however, lies a city rich in history and culture, featuring iconic landmarks such as the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Hanoi Opera House, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the One Pillar Pagoda.
Lorient Mayor Fabrice Loher said the festival offers an opportunity for the public to discover the richness of Vietnamese culture while fostering dialogue, mutual understanding and stronger community ties through art and cultural activities.
Present in France since 2008, FPT now serves as a technology partner to major enterprises including La Poste, Air Liquide, Quadient, Sagemcom, SNCF and Geopost. It aims to become one of the top 50 IT firms in France while further expanding its footprint across French-speaking markets.
Through music, art, cuisine and cultural experiences, the “Bonjour Vietnam” festival continues to promote Vietnam’s image in France while strengthening exchanges between overseas Vietnamese generations and international friends, helping bring Vietnamese culture closer to the world.
In a recent feature, the newspaper described Vietnam as a destination that leaves a lasting impression from the moment travellers arrive. It singled out iconic attractions such as Ha Long Bay, sweeping terraced rice fields and ancient temples and pagodas, while also noting Vietnam’s emergence as one of Asia’s most dynamic economies, home to more than 100 million people.
French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Etienne Ranaivoson described the technology transfer as a vivid evidence of over-30-year health cooperation between the two countries.
The international short documentary film festival “Viet Culture in Motion” highlights the efforts of young Vietnamese and overseas Vietnamese filmmakers to introduce Vietnam’s culture and people to international audiences through documentary storytelling. It has brought together professional filmmakers, screenwriters and cultural and film activists from Vietnam and abroad.
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.
The survival of documents relating to Nguyen Ai Quoc’s years in France is due in large part to the often-unseen efforts of librarians, archivists and museum professionals. Today, these records provide scholars with valuable insights into a pivotal stage in the intellectual and political development of the man, who later became President Ho Chi Minh.
The working trip not only helped strengthen partnerships but also created opportunities for Da Nang to gain access to advanced development models.
Making its debut at the Asian Pop Culture Festival (APCF), the largest event of its kind ever staged in Paris, Vietnam featured around 10 booths, including six dedicated to food and several others highlighting the nation’s cultural heritage.
Many attendees expressed surprise and admiration upon learning about “dan bau” – an instrument widely regarded as a symbol of Vietnamese traditional music.
Addressing the forum, Chairman of the Gia Lai People’s Committee Pham Anh Tuan said the hosting of the forum offers the local education sector an opportunity to exchange experiences, access advanced educational methods, and expand ties with international partners within the Francophone community, as well as with reputable educational and research organisations.
Digital assets are reshaping economic models, financial infrastructure, capital flows, investor confidence, cybersecurity frameworks and the competitiveness of existing international financial centres. These developments present common challenges for both France and Vietnam, making the exchange of practical lessons and regulatory experience increasingly important.
In France, the embassy coordinated with Montreuil city authorities to hold a wreath-laying ceremony at the Ho Chi Minh statue in Montreau Park and visited the “Ho Chi Minh Space” at the Museum of Living History.