Francophonie Day 2026 opened at Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School in Ho Chi Minh City on April 11, offering diverse activities to bring local students closer to the international Francophone community.

French guest conductor Zahia Ziouani is set to perform in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with two leading orchestras, the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra (VNSO) and the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO).

Vietnam still relies significantly on imported fossil fuels, indicating the urgent need to transition toward a more sustainable energy system not only to meet climate commitments but also to ensure long-term energy security.

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.

VOV.VN - Following its successful debut in central Vietnam, an exhibition featuring paintings created by Vietnamese Emperor Ham Nghi during his years of living in exile will be soon showcased in Hanoi this April.

Ambassador of Vietnam to France Trinh Duc Hai formally presented his credentials to French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on March 25.

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai held a working session on March 23 in Paris with Diego Diaz, President of SNCF International under the French National Railway Company (SNCF), to discuss cooperation opportunities in the railway sector, particularly the development of high-speed rail in Vietnam.

A ceremony marking International Francophonie Day took place at Van Lake within Hanoi’s Temple of Literature complex on March 20 evening.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has emerged as one of the most-searched Asian destinations among French travellers, according to a survey released by the organising board of the Global Travel Fair 2026 in France.

A delegation led by Etienne Ranaivoson, Consul General of France in Ho Chi Minh City, visited the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on March 10 to discuss enhancing cooperation in health care and education.