Forces landed in Da Nang in 1858 and, by 1887, had established French Indochina, with Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos under occupation. In their nearly century-long rule, a fusion of cultures emerged.

The relationship between Vietnam and France transcends mere trade, investment or education figures; it requires a distinct approach. Both nations serve as vital “gateways” for each other, connecting ...

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a tour of Southeast Asia on Sunday, starting with Vietnam – the first visit by a French leader in a decade. The trip is part of France’s push to deepen ...

Macron's first formal visit to Vietnam, the first by a French president in nearly a decade, follows U.S. President Donald Trump's threats on Friday to impose 50% duties on European Union goods ...

Emmanuel Macron and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, at a meeting at the presidential palace in Hanoi, Vietnam, on May 26, 2025. LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP French President Emmanuel Macron began a tour of ...