Persan, a city in the Val-d’Oise department of the Île-de-France region around 40 km north of Paris, has quietly preserved a unique tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh – the founder of modern Vietnam – through a small square bearing his name.

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Truong Thang expressed delight at new strides in Vietnam – France ties, especially the upgrade of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, saying that the move affirms the political will of both nations’ leaders to deepen future collaboration.

VOV.VN - Vietnam on May 4 launched its national pavilion at the Foire de Paris, one of the oldest and most prominent trade and cultural fairs in France and Europe, aiming to promote the country’s image, culture, and products to international audiences.

A long-running lawsuit over the use of Agent Orange/dioxin during the war in Vietnam is set to enter a decisive stage, as France’s top court prepares to review the case filed by Tran To Nga, a victim of the toxic chemical, against major US chemical firms.

VOV.VN - France and Vietnam are continuing to strengthen cooperation in strategic minerals, as well as innovation and technology, to further boost bilateral ties.

VOV.VN - A photo exhibition highlighting everyday life in Lyon and Ho Chi Minh City will open on April 22, marking the 53rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France.

VOV.VN - Two works by young Vietnamese artists Lam Gia Huan and Nguyen Nguyet Anh, winners of the 2026 “Thien Ly Road” award (literally “a road of a thousand miles”), were presented at an exhibition held on April 7 at the Vietnam Cultural Center in France.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese cultural performances left a strong impression on the public at the second Châteaudun carnival parade, themed “A Wonderful World”, held on April 4 by the municipal authorities of Châteaudun in Eure-et-Loir, central France.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai held a working session with Michel Criaud, Chair of the France-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentarians Group, and its members on April 1, at the French National Assembly headquarters.

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai met with Taylan Coskun, Politburo member of the French Communist Party (PCF) overseeing relations with Vietnam, on March 30 to explore ways to further consolidate traditional Party-to-Party ties and support the Vietnam–France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.