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France set up World Cup final with Argentina

December 15, 2022 | 12:05

France will face Argentina and Kylian Mbappe will do battle with Lionel Messi in a heavyweight World Cup final after the French beat underdogs Morocco 2-0 on Wednesday.

France will not underestimate Morocco threat in World Cup semi: Varane

December 13, 2022 | 16:24

France defender Raphael Varane has insisted that there will be no complacency from the World Cup holders when they take on surprise package Morocco in the semi-finals on Wednesday.

France edge ahead as Autumn thrillers augur well for World Cup

November 28, 2022 | 09:00

Tournament hosts France head into next year's Rugby World Cup as favourites but an enthralling series of Autumn internationals suggests the 2023 edition could be the most competitive yet.

Apple wins 728-mn-euro cut to France antitrust fine

October 07, 2022 | 11:57

A French court on Thursday slashed more than 700 million euros from a record 1.1 billion euro fine imposed on US tech giant Apple in 2020, sources close to the case told AFP.

Quang Hai signs two-year deal with French side Pau FC

July 01, 2022 | 17:25

Vietnam's international star Nguyen Quang Hai has finally completed a move to Europe, signing with French Ligue 2 side Pau Football Club.

Singapore, France ink deal on smart transport, digital and green issues

March 15, 2022 | 13:36

Singapore and France have signed a digital and green partnership (DGP) which aims to strengthen cooperation in these fast-growing sectors.

Vietnam boosts fisheries cooperation with France, promotes agricultural potential

November 07, 2021 | 10:55

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan worked with leaders of the Ministry of Agriculture, Agrifood, and Forestry of France during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s official visit to the European nation.

PM's France visit expected to open up cooperation chances: La Tribune

November 04, 2021 | 10:33

Vietnam and France are set to ink agreements in the fields of aerospace, infrastructure, renewable energy and high technology during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to France from November 3-5, in addition to strengthening health cooperation, La Tribune economic newspaper reported.

PM’s France visit expected to lift two-way trade

November 02, 2021 | 11:36

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to France from November 3-5 at the invitation of his French counterpart Jean Castex is expected to open up new opportunities and lift bilateral ties to a new height.

Exploring the balance between French cheese and Vietnamese foods

October 28, 2021 | 11:09

The French Dairy Association (CNIEL) initiated a programme to introduce cheese as a characteristic part of French cuisine.

Vietnam receives nearly 1.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from France and Italy

September 14, 2021 | 20:39

Vietnam on September 14 received two shipments of Astra Zeneca COVID-19 vaccines donated by the governments of France and Italy through the COVAX Facility.

Australia, France oppose actions increasing tensions in East Sea

September 03, 2021 | 12:25

Australia and France ministers have voiced serious concerns about the situation in the East Sea and called for all disputes to be resolved in a peaceful manner in accordance with international law, particularly the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).