France’s public investment bank Bpifrance has recently ranked Vietnam among the five most promising export destinations for French companies in 2026, alongside Indonesia, Morocco, Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

VOV.VN - French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet has announced that Prof. Dr. Hoang Anh Tuan was awarded the title of Knight in the Order of Academic Palms (Chevalier de l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques), under a decree signed by the French Prime Minister.

The French lifestyle magazine Grazia on February 20 ran an article portraying Vietnam’s central Da Nang city as an emerging for French retirees, citing its affordable cost of living and favourable seaside environment.

Luxury cruise ship Le Jacques Cartier, operated by French expedition line Compagnie du Ponant, docked at Quy Nhon Port on February 15, bringing 120 foreign passengers to central Vietnam's emerging tourism destinations.

VOV.VN - As many as 11 French famous films will be screened free of charge via online movie platform DANET during “Ciné-Tet” from February 12 to March 12 to welcome the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

VOV.VN - As Lunar New Year 2026 (Tet) is approaching, a wide range of traditional Vietnamese products have been imported into the French market to meet Tet demand from the Vietnamese community as well as consumers with an interest in Asian cuisine.

The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) has been viewed by French friends as a continuation of Vietnam’s development trajectory grounded in tradition, while looking firmly to the future through concrete reforms and projects aligned with the country’s practical needs.

Former member of the French National Assembly Stéphanie DO has assessed that the freshly-ended 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam not only reaffirms consistent strategic continuity, but also marks Vietnam’s transition into a new and more mature stage of development.

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.