Vietnam’s Northwest mountains have come into the spotlight on French national television, with a feature broadcast on France 2 showcasing Sa Pa as a compelling destination defined by emerald mountain ranges, centuries-old terraced rice fields, and the rich cultural life of ethnic minority communities.

French newspapers Le Figaro and Ouest-France have recently published features introducing SJourney, a luxury rail tourism service offering a trans-Vietnam travel experience.

French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet has underlined his country’s support for the Southeast Asian nation’s greater role in the international arena during in an interview granted to the press.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam-France Friendship and Cooperation Association has remained keenly aware of its responsibilities, preserving tradition while continuing to innovate and strengthen its role as a bridge between both nations’ people.

A seminar on Vietnam–France cinema cooperation was held on December 4 at the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in Paris, attracting Vietnamese and French filmmakers, artists and critics operating in the fields of film creation, production and distribution.

The Vietnamese Embassy in France on December 1 held a fundraising ceremony in support of residents in central and Central Highlands provinces which have suffered severe losses from storms and prolonged flooding since early November.

The 2025 Combat First Aid Level 1 Training Course, supported by France, opened at the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations under the Ministry of National Defence in Hanoi on December 1.

VOV.VN - Vietnam participated in the Salon de l’Asie 2025 cultural fair at Eurexpo in Lyon, France, on November 29-30, presenting a vibrant cultural space that attracted strong public interest at one of Europe’s major Asian cultural events.

As Hue city and other central localities of Vietnam are suffering severe consequences from the most serious natural disasters in many years, the cooperative relationship between Hue and France’s Cergy city has become an important source of support.

VOV.VN - A press briefing for the “Vietnam Film Week-Journey of Light” recently took place in Paris with the participation of Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang; AVSE Global President Prof. Nguyen Duc Khuong; President of the Vietnam Film Dvelopment Association (VFDA) Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan; together with numerous artists, filmmakers, and media outlets from both countries.