The visit to France from October 6-7 by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam takes place amid positive developments in the relations between the two countries. It demonstrates Vietnam’s high regard for the strategic partnership with France, and aims to deepen and make the ties more practical.

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2024 will showcase five nights of fireworks displays, each corresponding to a specific theme. Eight competing teams from France, Italy, the US, Germany, Poland, China, Finland, and Vietnam will participate, divided into four pairs for four nights of competition. The top two teams will advance to the grand finale on July 13.

Vietnam and France have enjoyed robust cooperation since establishing diplomatic relations 50 years ago (April 12, 1973 - 2023).