Vietnam/ "French solutions for sustainable mobility" exhibition
An exhibition entitled "French solutions for sustainable mobility" opened to the public in Ho Chi Minh City on January 7. It highlights engineering, construction and transport solutions for sustainable mobility in France and Vietnam. The photographs are on display on the outside walls of the Residence de France, located at 6, rue Lê Duân, 1st arrondissement, until the end of March 2025.
This event coincides with the entry into service of line 3 of the Hanoi metro and the first metro line in Ho Chi Minh City. It also celebrates 120 years of French expertise in land, air and sea transport.
An exemplary Franco-Vietnamese partnership
In terms of cooperation for sustainable mobility, Line 3 of the Hanoi metro, inaugurated on November 9, 2024, illustrates the fruitful collaboration between France and Vietnam. In Ho Chi Minh City, several French companies took part in the construction of the first metro line, operational since December 22, 2024. Among them, the design office Artelia provided its expertise as consultant for the HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) package, while Bureau Veritas was responsible for safety assessment and certification.
At the opening, Emmanuelle Pavillon-Grosser, Consul General of France in Ho Chi Minh City, pointed out that this was the first exhibition of the year to showcase French solutions for sustainable mobility. She declared: "The French Embassy in Hanoi and the Consulate General of France in Ho Chi Minh City have taken advantage of the fact that the metro lines in Ho ChiMinh Cityare now operational.The French Embassy in Hanoiand the Consulate General of France inHo Chi Minh Citytook advantage ofthe opening of metro lines in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to showcase French know-how in this field."
The Consul General also highlighted France's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector, by adopting ecological, accessible and environmentally-friendly solutions.
French contributions to Vietnam
The French Artelia Group has been present in Vietnam since 2006, with offices in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Dà Nang. The group is involved in numerous infrastructure projects, such as the construction of Ho Chi Minh City's first metro line and the renovation of Hanoi's Long Biên Bridge.
According to Eric Gratton, Managing Director of Artelia Vietnam, his team is currently working on studies for the preservation and modernization of the Long Biên Bridge, with an emphasis on enhancing this historic heritage.
Patrick Desforges, Systra Asia's Vice President Business Development, also presented his group's contribution to several urban transport projects in Vietnam, including Hanoi Metro Line 3 and Hô Chi Minh City's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).
An exhibition of sustainable solutions
The exhibition also highlights French innovations renowned for their low carbon footprint, such as the TGV, Airbus and the Canopée ship. It's a unique opportunity to discover French solutions to the challenges of mobility and sustainable development.
source: lecourrier.vn/
