pogba shines as france top group

Pogba shines as France top group

Paul Pogba shone through the mediocrity as hosts France secured top spot in Euro 2016 Group A following a subdued 0-0 draw with Switzerland in Lille on Sunday.
ge sets guinness world records title for most efficient power plant

GE sets Guinness World Records™ title for most efficient power plant

GE (NYSE: GE) and EDF has officially began operation of the first ever combined-cycle power plant equipped with GE’s HA turbine in Bouchain, France, launching a new era of power generation technology and digital integration.
man arrested in france for planning attack on tourists

Man arrested in France for planning attack on tourists

A radicalised convert to Islam has been arrested in France for allegedly planning to attack American and Russian tourists at a popular medieval site, legal sources said on Thursday.
free concerts in hcm city mark world music day

Free concerts in HCM City mark World Music Day

A free concert celebrating World Music Day will be held at the Institute for Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) on June 21.
belgium france face imminent terror attacks report

Belgium, France face 'imminent' terror attacks: Report

A fresh wave of Islamic State militants has left Syria and could commit attacks imminently in France and Belgium, Belgian police have been warned, according to media reports on Wednesday (Jun 15).
a new way of exploring beauty

A new way of exploring beauty

Marion Vigot, founder of Ma Belle Box – the first beauty subscription box in Viet Nam, aspires to revolutionise how Vietnamese women explore the world of beauty. The 25-year-old from Nice, France, embarked on an entrepreneurial adventure in HCM City only a year ago and found her niche in the market. Marion speaks with Thu Huong Le about her concept and passion for beauty.
payet stunner rescues france in euro opener

Payet stunner rescues France in Euro opener

Dimitri Payet's stunning 25-metre strike a minute from time got hosts France off to a winning start at Euro 2016 on Friday as they beat Romania 2-1.
france enjoys smooth start to anxious euro 2016

France enjoys 'smooth' start to anxious Euro 2016

Security fears have led to the deployment of up to 90,000 police and private security guards to protect players and supporters, but it was rowdy fans that tested already stretched security forces.
frenchman held in ukraine planned euro 2016 attacks

Frenchman held in Ukraine 'planned Euro 2016 attacks'

Ukraine said on Monday it had arrested a suspected far-right French extremist with a huge arsenal of weapons who was allegedly planning to attack the Euro 2016 football championships in France.
hollande seeks to lift glum france as euro 2016 looms

Hollande seeks to lift glum France as Euro 2016 looms

Five days before Paris showcases one of the world's top sporting events, Hollande tried to lift a grim national mood that has been compounded by devastating floods.
paris floods ease but alerts in frances north

Paris floods ease but alerts in France's north

The rain-swollen River Seine in Paris receded after reaching its highest level in three decades as attention turned Sunday to other areas of France where alert warnings have been issued.
can tho to host vietnam france cooperation conference

Can Tho to host Vietnam – France cooperation conference

The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho will host the 10th cooperation conference between Vietnamese and French localities from September 15-17.
paris and berlin ready new eu plan for after brexit vote

Paris and Berlin ready new EU plan for after Brexit vote

While the EU insists there is no "plan B", officials from several key countries including France, Germany and Italy quietly met in Brussels on Monday to discuss the aftermath of the vote, one of the European sources said.
french aviation body tells airlines to fuel abroad amid strikes

French aviation body tells airlines to fuel abroad amid strikes

France's civil aviation body wants airlines to fuel up abroad during the current protests at refineries and depots to ensure two complete flights, an Air France spokesman told AFP on Friday.
frances little prince to perform in hanoi

France’s ’Little Prince’ to perform in Hanoi

Famed French singer and songwriter Raphaël Haroche will perform with Francophone students in Ha Noi this weekend.