More than two tonnes of fresh Vietnamese lychees arrived at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris on June 2, marking the first shipment of this year's crop to France.

A Vietnamese tourism promotion event took place in Paris on May 12–13, spotlighting Vietnam’s diverse offerings in eco-friendly and sustainable tourism, heritage and cultural experiences, seaside getaways, and high-end and unique travel products tailored to European preferences.

The northern province of Bac Ninh, in collaboration with the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, successfully hosted an event in Paris on April 9 evening showcasing Vietnam’s rich cultural values and pushing for UNESCO recognition of Dong Ho folk paintings as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding this year.

A cultural event showcasing the heritage of Vietnam’s northern region of Kinh Bac - a land with long history and ancient culture in the country, was held recently in Paris, France.

ASEAN Night was one of several ACP initiatives in Paris, following events such as the ASEAN Flag Raising Ceremony hosted by Vietnam in August 2024, Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang said.

A delegation of Buon Ma Thuot in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, led by Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Vu Van Hung, visited France from December 12-14 to learn from French and international partners about green and sustainable urban planning.

The first Vietnam corporate culture day has been recently held in Paris, drawing the attendance of nearly 150 representatives from Vietnamese ministries, sectors, and business associations in France and other European countries, as well as French enterprises.

Thailand’s 79 athletes are competing in 15 sports at the 17th Summer Paralympic Games in Paris from August 28 to September 8.

Chef de Mission Dang Ha Viet on July 23 will lead the Vietnam Olympics Team to France where the 16-strong contingent expect to win medals at the Paris Games 2024.

Vietnamese athletes with disabilities have basically completed their preparations for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, scheduled to take place from August 28 to September 8 in France, according to Director of the Sports Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Dang Ha Viet.

A delegation of the Ministry of Defence led by Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, is attending EUROSATORY 2024, the largest international exhibition for the land and air-land defence and security industry underway in France from June 17-21.

The Vietnam Global Leaders Forum (VGLF) 2024 will take place in Paris on March 30-31, aiming to harness collective intelligence, mobilise resources and unlease the nation’s full potential amid evolving landscapes.

Both Vietnamese and French students learned how to make Chung cake (square sticky rice cake) with their own hands while engaging in the “Journee de Banh Chung” (the Day of Banh Chung) held at the Vietnamese Cultural Centre in Paris on January 28, as the most important annual festival for the Vietnamese people is just around the corner.

Despite belt tightening as a result of gloomy global economic situation, French could not give up their travel temptation. Vietnam, along with Japan and Thailand, was the top choice for French vacationers during Christmas holiday, according to French daily Le Figaro.

Hoi An Culture Days opened in Paris, France, on August 29, featuring folk dances, games, musical performances, and educational events.

A Vietnamese street food festival was held recently in District 5, Paris. The evet was held by the Vietnamese Association and the Vietnam Youth Association in France.

A Vietnamese street food festival entitled “Ici Vietnam Festival” was held on June 17 at Monge Square in District 5, Paris by the Vietnamese Association in France (UGVF) and the Vietnam Youth Association in France (UJVF).

A conference themed “East Sea and the Sovereignty of Vietnam” was held in Paris on June 10, attracting the participation of many Vietnamese and foreign scholars.

Tea and dried fruits are key Vietnamese products being introduced at the International Agricultural Show (SIA), the biggest annual event in agriculture, husbandry, fishery and rural areas in France, which has been held from February 25 to Mach 5.

The Vietnamese Embassy in France in coordination with Verrières-le-Buisson city on the outskirts of Paris organised an event on January 14 to celebrate the signing of the Paris Agreement on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam (Paris Peace Accords) 50 years ago (January 27, 1973).