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Vietnam and France's shared heritage preserved through digital library

09:47 | 08/04/2021

The French Embassy in Vietnam and the National Library of Vietnam on April 7 unveiled a digital library at https://heritage.bnf.fr/france-vietnam.

US, Japan, France, India and Australia begin joint naval exercises, sending message to China

12:43 | 06/04/2021

France and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue nations (Quad)—US, Japan, India and Australia—will today begin three days of joint naval exercises in the South China Sea (SCS).

Amid shortage of Coronavirus vaccines supplies, French and Germany threat legal action against AstraZeneca

10:46 | 01/02/2021

France and Germany gave AstraZeneca legal threats over the shortage of coronavirus vaccines deliveries, and warned any firm which favoured UK orders over jabs will be penalised.

French-Vietnamese woman's Agent Orange lawsuit wins activists' support

07:50 | 01/02/2021

Hundreds of activists gathered in Paris on January 30 to show their support for Vietnamese Agent Orange (AO)/dioxine victims after a litigation session of the Crown Court of Evry city for the case filled by Vietnamese-French woman Tran To Nga against 14 companies for producing and selling chemical toxins sprayed by US forces in the war in Vietnam.

Vietnam-France Friendship Association: Permanent, great and practical contribution

09:14 | 20/12/2020

The Vietnam - France Friendship and Cooperation Association celebrated its 65th founding anniversary (July 2, 1955 – 2020) in a Hanoi ceremony on December 19. It was also honoured with a merit of certificate from the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) in recognition for its outstanding contributions to COVID-19 response.

More Vallet scholarships granted to Vietnamese disadvantaged students

07:53 | 26/09/2020

Since 2001, more than 42,000 Vallet scholarships have so far been presented to Vietnamese students with a total value of nearly VND 250 billion (USD 10.7 million). The scholarship is named after a famous French Prof. Odon Vallet which is presented to the students with excellent academic results.

Eiffel Tower briefly evacuated after bomb hoax

06:46 | 24/09/2020

Hundreds of people, including tourists, restaurant staff and workmen were led away as the area around Eiffel Tower was cordoned off after bomb threat.

Vietnamese expats, France-based organization raise USD 6,400 for AO victims

06:50 | 21/09/2020

Nearly 50 volunteers, mostly young Vietnamese expatriates in France cooperated with the French Vietnam Dioxin Association (Collectif Vietnam Dioxine) hosted an online programme garnering support for Vietnamese Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin.

Vietnam-Laos border before France invading Indochina

15:31 | 07/09/2020

Vietnam and Laos are neighboring countries that lie on the Indochina peninsula. Both peoples have attached themselves to each other in the process of national defense and construction, boasted friendly neighbor relationships, and have a long tradition of friendship.

75th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day marked in several countries

17:42 | 30/08/2020

The Vietnamese Embassy in several countries on August 28 held gathers marking the 75th anniversary of National Day (September 2).

French government defends ‘precious freedom’ of topless sunbathing

07:50 | 27/08/2020

Topless sunbathing first gained a foothold in France in the 1960s, as second-wave feminism swept through Europe and women demanded the same right to tan their upper bodies as men.

UK and Europe weather forecast latest, August 12: Thunderstorms to rock many areas cross the UK

15:05 | 11/08/2020

Thunderstorms are forecasted to rock many areas in the UK and the same weather conditions also sweep Europe before temperatures running into the mid-highs 30s widely.

Two French young brothers was rescued falling down from an appartment fire.

22:08 | 23/07/2020

July 21, two young brothers breathlessly jumped down from a burning apartment in the southeastern French city of Grenoble on the third floor with 10 meters (33 feet) from a window and were caught by people below.

Vietnam and France businesses exchange trade and investment opportunities from EVFTA

08:19 | 10/07/2020

On July 8, a webinar on trade and investment opportunities brought by the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) for Vietnamese and French businesses took place.

Nearly 300 Vietnamese repatriated from European countries due to COVID-19

13:23 | 29/06/2020

A special flight bringing home over 280 Vietnamese citizens stranded in France and other European countries due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, has landed at Van Don International Airport in Quang Ninh province.

Eiffel Tower reopens in Paris after a 3-month shutdown, the longest closure since WWII

07:25 | 27/06/2020

The Eiffel Tower reopened to visitors on Thursday after its longest closure since World War II. Paris' iconic landmark closed in mid-March in order to fight the spread of the COVID-19.

Tons of unsold French wine to be turned into hand-sanitizer

06:37 | 13/06/2020

Stocks of French wine unsold due to the consequences of the Covid-19 virus lockdown are to be sent to distilleries to make hand sanitizer liquid in a scheme to make room for the produce of the 2020 grape harvest and which is funded by the EU.

Honey moon cycling tour to 18 countries for fundraising spreads love message

23:37 | 25/05/2020

Tran Nguyen Khanh Nguyen, 26, Vietnamese and her French husband, Thibault Clemenceau, 30, have just finished their “honeymoon tour” from France to Vietnam that raises a charitable fund’s worth over US $17,000 for the underprivileged children.

Coronavirus update: Many countries ease lockdown; France, New Zealand set to reopening

16:10 | 11/05/2020

Covid-19 update: After strict coronavirus lockdown, France set to lift, re-opening shops, hair salons. New Zealand reopening restaurants, gyms, movie theaters. Spain ease coronavirus lockdowns. Australia has announced plans to jump-start tourism. Restrictions are easing in the United States.

240 Vietnamese citizens brought home from France

21:16 | 06/05/2020

Some 240 Vietnamese citizens were brought home from France on Wednesday. The flight was arranged by Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vietnamese Embassy in the UAE, Vietnam Airlines and French authorities.