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A sweeping cinematic portrait of Vietnam – from the battlefield to the bustle of modern life – is set to captivate audiences in Paris, as stories of a resilient, richly textured nation transforms to the big screen in one of Europe’s most iconic theatres.

The French Navy’s frigate Prairial, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Wallerand Faivre D'Arcier, arrived at Tien Sa Port on November 14 to begin a six-day friendly visit to the central coastal city of Da Nang.

For the first time, Vietnam has been invited as the guest of honour at the Festival Changé d’Air, offering an opportunity for cultural exchange and mutual understanding between the two countries.

At the dialogue, established as a regular intergovernmental mechanism between Vietnam and France, both sides discussed macroeconomic developments in their respective countries and reviewed bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, development aid, and sectoral partnerships in transport, energy, agriculture, environment, finance, and banking.

Pyrénées-Orientales firms are seeking Vietnamese partners to export agricultural products, including fruits and vegetables, as well as wines and processed food.

The training since October 2 is part of a sports cooperation agreement between Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Francophone Association for Sport (AFS).

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang has recently paid a working trip to Perpignan city of Pyrénées-Orientales province in Occitanie region, opening new avenues for cooperation across economy, education, energy transition and sustainable growth, the strategic priorities shared by both nations.

The prompt implementation of the Hanoi Convention, with the participation of civil society and the private sector, is considered a key factor in effectively dealing with challenges posed by cybercrime, said the Permanent Mission of France to the UN.

All proceeds from the concert would be sent to Vietnam to support 120 children and 80 war veterans at the Van Canh Friendship Village on the outskirts of Hanoi, who are suffering from the toxic chemical sprayed during the war in Vietnam.

The French Research Institute on East Asia (IFRAE) and the National Institute for Oriental Languages and Civilisations (INALCO) co-hosted a workshop titled “What system of innovation in Vietnam?” in Paris on October 16, bringing together academics, policymakers, and business representatives to discuss pathways for Vietnam’s innovation-driven growth.

The reigning world champions from Vietnam dominated the match to successfully defend their title.

The exhibition maked the start of a series of activities under the Vietnamese Goods Week in France this year, aimed at promoting high-quality Vietnamese products and strengthening trade and cultural exchange between the two countries.

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang emphasised that Vietnam does not aim to remain merely “the world’s rice bowl,” but is striving toward a smart, modern, and sustainable agricultural sector. The country also seeks recognition not just as a market, but as a sustainable and strategic production base for France in Southeast Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific region.

Under the agreement signed in the northwestern French city of Le Havre, Vietnam’s central coastal city of Da Nang and Le Havre are committed to strengthening collaboration in economy, logistics, urban and port planning, innovation, higher education, and tourism, with a focus on promoting and leveraging their cultural, artistic, and historical heritage.

The Vietnamese performances combined traditional and contemporary elements, leaving a strong impression on audiences. Highlights included the evocative “Dat nuoc loi ru,” (Lullaby of nation), the soulful sound of the monochord “Dan bau” (Vietnam's traditional one-string musical instrument), and a moving rendition of the Republic of Korea's well-known piece “Onara” in a Vietnamese–Korean fusion style.

France, with its strengths in basic research, high technology, and a vibrant startup ecosystem, can support Vietnam in developing human resources, technology transfer, and building innovation centres. Conversely, Vietnam – with its dynamic market, young workforce, and ability to quickly adopt new technologies – offers a fertile ground for French innovative ideas to be put into practice.

The event offers a new gateway for Vietnamese products to reach a market of more than 5.5 million people and link directly with economic hubs bordering Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium, and Switzerland.

Vietnam is committed to being a responsible partner in addressing global environmental issues, and the country looks forward to working closely with France to build a green and sustainable future that harmonises economic growth with environmental stewardship.

Amid global cold-coffee-drink trends like Espresso tonic, Vietnamese coffee has proved its enduring allure.

The Hanoi Department of Tourism, together with 12 travel companies and airlines, is participating under the theme “Ha Noi den de yeu – Hanoi venir pour aimer” (Hanoi, come to fall in love).