Thousands of runners took part in the third Francophonie Run at the Thong Nhat Park, as part of the Balade en France, the largest food and sporting event for the French speaking community, on March 29 in Hanoi.

The relationship between Vietnam and the Institute of Technology (IUT) Béziers, a member of the prestigious University of Montpellier, has become an emerging highlight in the education cooperation between Vietnam and France, which has been thriving on their robust comprehensive strategic partnership.

VOV.VN - France is ready to cooperate with Vietnam on strategic transport projects, French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot told Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during a meeting in Hanoi on March 21.

The northwestern province of Dien Bien is seeking continued support from the French Embassy in Vietnam in promoting its potential to French individuals, organisations and investors, aiming to attract more investments and projects.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 12 called on the Électricité de France (EDF) to expand investment in green and clean energy in Vietnam, while also supporting Vietnamese partners in developing nuclear power projects.

A delegation from the Vietnamese Embassy led by Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang visited Hérault province in France’s Occitanie region from March 6-8, aiming to strengthen local-level cooperation.

VOV.VN - The "Balade en France" and Francophonie Festival 2025 will be held in Hanoi from March 28 to 30, featuring French cuisine, along with a wide range of French agricultural and food products, organizers announced at a press conference on March 4.

VOV.VN - The French Ambassador to Vietnam has reaffirmed France’s commitment to augmenting scientific research cooperation with Vietnam, particularly in marine science and human resource training.

Vietnam and France will bolster their long-standing partnership in sport development, focusing on enhancing high-performance sports, providing specialised training for coaches, and promoting the youth's sports engagement, under an agreement signed between the French Embassy and the Sports Authority of Vietnam in Hanoi.

Vietnam has made strong impression with vibrant performances at the first-ever 2025 Lunar New Year parade in Paris, marking a significant step in promoting Vietnamese culture in France.