A broader platform for France Vietnam cooperation
France Vietnam Forward 2026 held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 15 has expanded in both scale and scope bringing technology innovation business development and talent development
The France-Vietnam Forward 2026 event held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 15 aimed to foster broader cooperation between France and Vietnam, focusing on multiple sectors rather than just specific industries. The event featured two main activities: the French Tech Summit, which centered on technology and innovation across five focus areas including transportation, industry, construction, health, and fintech; and the Job & Education Fair, designed to connect businesses with skilled talent and educational institutions.
Notable participants included VNVC, FPT Corporation, Schneider Electric Vietnam & Cambodia, Thales Vietnam, Aden Vietnam, SHB Bank, and Ledger Enterprise. The French Tech Summit brought together experts and businesses to discuss the role of technology in addressing specific development needs, with topics ranging from sustainable construction to digital health.
The programme also included the ZEBOX Challenge for Impact, which highlighted startup solutions capable of connecting with businesses and partners. French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam chairman Thibaut Giroux emphasized the need for these connections to transform into tangible opportunities for collaboration, as businesses require more than one-off meetings to access technology, resources, and suitable partners.
The Job & Education Fair addressed another crucial aspect of economic cooperation by connecting businesses with workforce needs and skills, emphasizing the importance of multicultural adaptability. French Ambassador Didier Le Bret highlighted France's strong innovation capabilities and its role as a global technology leader, noting that both France and Vietnam are committed to sharing innovation governance experiences and welcoming Vietnamese entrepreneurs into their ecosystems.
Ho Chi Minh City's Deputy Director for Science and Technology, Tran Trong Tuyen, stressed the city's focus on knowledge, technology, and innovation as key drivers of productivity and competitiveness, underscoring that international cooperation plays a vital role in this transformation. He further emphasized the need for deeper collaboration between France's science, technology, and innovation ecosystem with Ho Chi Minh City to create scalable cooperation projects benefiting both sides.
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