gemadept resumes construction of vietnams largest deep water port

Gemadept resumes construction of Vietnam’s largest deep water port

After seven years of delay due to economic difficulties, Gemalink Cai Mep Deep Water Port, which is developed by Terminal Link Cai Mep Terminal JSC, a joint venture between Gemadept Corporation and France-based container shipping giant CMA CGM, was resumed.  
keep calm and carry on northern france ready for brexit

Keep calm and carry on: Northern France 'ready' for Brexit

Northern France, with its huge ports and historic trading links to England, has more to fear than most if Britain makes a messy exit from the European Union next month, but local leader Xavier Bertrand insists everything is ready.
mbappe fires psg 12 points clear in france

Mbappe fires PSG 12 points clear in France

PARIS: Kylian Mbappe's excellent volley secured Paris Saint-Germain a hardfought 1-0 win at Saint-Etienne on Sunday (Feb 17) as the runaway Ligue 1 leaders moved 12 points clear at the summit.
mourinho open to working in france

Mourinho open to working in France

LILLE, France: Jose Mourinho said he could see himself coaching in France as he attended Sunday's (Feb 17) 0-0 draw between Lille and Montpellier to reportedly cast an eye over Ivorian star Nicolas Pepe.
france probes sexual assault claim against vatican envoy

France probes sexual assault claim against Vatican envoy

French prosecutors said on Friday (Feb 15) they were investigating a sexual assault complaint made against the Vatican's envoy to Paris in more unwelcome news for the Catholic church as it looks to turn the page on years of scandal.
eu to keep closer eye on chinese takeover moves

EU to keep closer eye on Chinese takeover moves

The EU took a major step on Thursday (Feb 14) towards tightening its scrutiny of foreign takeovers in strategic sectors like communications and artificial intelligence amid concern about investment by China.
french yellow vest boxer on trial for punching police

French 'yellow vest' boxer on trial for punching police

A former boxer who became a hero to some of France's "yellow vest" protesters after being filmed punching police officers during a demonstration in Paris goes on trial on Wednesday (Feb 13) on charges that carry up to seven years in jail.
french yellow vests more prone to conspiracy theories survey

French 'yellow vests' more prone to conspiracy theories: Survey

PARIS: "Yellow vest" protesters are more likely to believe conspiracy theories than other French people, according to a survey published on Monday (Feb 11).
france agrees strategic pact with qatar

France agrees 'strategic' pact with Qatar

DOHA: Qatar and France signed a deal on Monday (Feb 11) to cooperate on security and economic matters, in a boost to the tiny Gulf state still locked in a diplomatic rift with neighbouring Saudi Arabia and its allies.
australia signs massive sub deal with french firm

Australia signs massive sub deal with French firm

Australia formally signed a US$50 billion contract with France to build 12 state of the art submarines on Monday (Feb 11), a signal of the country's willingness to project power across the Pacific.
first cruise tourists land in thua thien hue in 2019

First cruise tourists land in Thua Thien-Hue in 2019

Luxury cruiser Celebrity Constellation docked in Chan May port in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on January 28, bringing the first cruise tourists from the US, Canada, UK and France to the locality in 2019.
france tells firms to look beyond brexit britain

France tells firms to look beyond Brexit Britain

The French government on Friday (Jan 25) urged companies to start planning in earnest for Britain to crash out of the European Union without a divorce deal, advising them to seek out new potential business partners.
rise of tsitsipas and tiafoe new era or false dawn

Rise of Tsitsipas and Tiafoe - new era or false dawn?

At the start of every year the talk at the Australian Open is of the "new kids on the block", the "NextGen", the "young guns".
french rapper mhd charged with murder over deadly fight in paris

French rapper MHD charged with murder over deadly fight in Paris

French rapper MHD was on Thursday charged with murder over a fight that led to the death of a young man in July, his lawyer said in a statement.
far right le pen launches european elections campaign

Far-right Le Pen launches European elections campaign

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Sunday (Jan 13) launched her party's campaign for the European Parliament elections, pledging to beat President Emmanuel Macron's centrist party in the vote.