The Asia-Pacific forum for young Francophones will be held in Hanoi from September 11-13, focusing on employment, creativity, and innovation as the heart of Francophonie in Asia-Pacific.

Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Phan Van Mai has proposed the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) to help local firms access markets of the organisation’s member countries, and step up cooperation with member businesses in agro-product processing, renewable energy and green growth, among others.

Vietnamese Deputy Ambassador to Belgium Le Vinh Thang on November 30 attended a workshop held in Brussels which highlighted the Francophone community and digital technology management in the post-COVID-19 period.

Vietnamese traditional dishes and products are being introduced at the Francophonie Festival 2021 that opened on March 8 in Singapore.

Scholars and experts on French language and culture have affirmed Vietnam’s increasingly important role in the French-speaking community and the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF).