French President Emmanuel Macron has seemingly been "slapped" by his wife Brigitte as the pair touched down in Vietnam for the start of a tour of South East Asia.

Axar.az informs, citing GB news, the Macrons had been filmed bickering as the plane doors opened at Hanoi Airport.

As officials waited at the base of the plane's stairs to greet the couple, Macron can be seen seemingly be pushed away by his wife.

After being pushed away by Brigitte, Macron appears to notice the plane door is open, and offers a wave to the crowd and onlooking world press.

Macron can then be seen walking towards his wife, not visible to the cameras in the front area of the plane, before walking off in the other direction.

The French leader then re-approaches the plane door, preparing to exit the aircraft and greet the Vietnamese officials.

Macron eventually begins the descend down the aircraft stairs, with Brigitte walking behind him.

His wife then appears to snub his offer of linking his arm, as they continue down the stairs side by side.

The Élysée first denied the footage before confirming the news, calling it "playful teasing."