french court announces jail sentences of 18 people for roles in essex lorry deaths

French court announces jail sentences of 18 people for roles in Essex lorry deaths

A French court on November 10 handed down jail sentences of up to 10 years in a people-smuggling trial over the deaths of 39 Vietnamese people who suffocated in a sealed refrigeration container as they were transported from France to Belgium before crossing the Channel to the UK in 2019.
heavy industry turns to carbon capture to clean up its act

Heavy industry turns to carbon capture to clean up its act

For decades heavy industry around Dunkirk in northern France has belched out millions of tonnes of climate-heating gases.
national day marked in japan france sri lanka

National Day marked in Japan, France, Sri Lanka

Vietnamese representative missions in Japan, France and Sri Lanka held ceremonies on recent days to celebrate the 78th anniversary of the National Day of Vietnam.
womens volleyball team cherished by vietnamese community in france

Women’s volleyball team cherished by Vietnamese community in France

The Vietnamese women’s volleyball team arrived in Paris on July 25 for the Challenger Cup 2023 and received warm welcome from the Vietnamese community in the European country.
germany france and italy agree raw materials cooperation

Germany, France and Italy agree raw materials cooperation

Germany, France and Italy said Monday they would cooperate more closely on the procurement of raw materials as Europe seeks to reduce its reliance on imports from countries such as China.
france italy enter final of da nang intl firework festival

France, Italy enter final of Da Nang Int’l Firework Festival

The fireworks teams from France and Italy have been selected to compete in the final night of the Da Nang International Firework Festival (DIFF) 2023, the organisation board announced on June 25.
vietnam presses ahead with commitment to sustainable development

Vietnam presses ahead with commitment to sustainable development

Vietnam's attendance in the upcoming Paris Summit for a New Global Financial Pact reflects the country's continued strong and consistent commitment in responding to climate change and responsibility in joining hands with the international community to address global challenges, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang said.
french canadian teams compete at da nang fireworks festival

French, Canadian teams compete at Da Nang Fireworks festival

Teams from France and Canada on June 10 evening competed at the ongoing Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2023, conquering thousands of viewers with performances under the theme “ Love without Distance”.
france vietnam job fair held in hcm city offering over 200 jobs

France-Vietnam Job Fair held in HCM City, offering over 200 jobs

A France-Vietnam Job Fair was held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 13 by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (CCIFV) and the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF).
vietnam leaves strong impression at paris fair 2023

Vietnam leaves strong impression at Paris Fair 2023

Traditional handicrafts, typical food dishes, and special musical performances have attracted a large number of visitors to the zone of Vietnam at the ongoing Foire de Paris (Paris Fair) 2023 in the capital of France.
police probe into 65 persons linked with drug trafficking via tan son nhat airport

Police probe into 65 persons linked with drug trafficking via Tan Son Nhat Airport

Police of Ho Chi Minh City have launched investigation into 22 cases involving 65 persons for drug-related charges and dealt with 12 persons involved in administrative violations, while probing into some flight attendants’ smuggling of drugs from France to Tan Son Nhat Airport on March 16.
vietnam facilitates operation of french investors official

Vietnam facilitates operation of French investors: official

The Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment will create all possible conditions for foreign investors, including those from France, to operate effectively and sustainably in Vietnam, Deputy Minister Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc has affirmed.
vietnamese and french businesses seek to boost cooperation

Vietnamese and French businesses seek to boost cooperation

Businesses from localities of Vietnam and France gathered at a forum in Hanoi on April 15 to discuss cooperation possibilities.
vocational training new direction in vietnam france decentralised cooperation

Vocational training - new direction in Vietnam-France decentralised cooperation

Vietnam and France have witnessed win-win cooperation in vocational training, and partnerships among localities of the two nations in the field are being seen as a new direction in decentralised cooperation between the two countries.
french influence increases as vietnam calls for evipa payoff

French influence increases as Vietnam calls for EVIPA payoff

Vietnam is working with France on new plans to expand bilateral investment cooperation, with the latter to soon adopt the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement, which will help facilitate investment flows.