EU to lay out local content rules to strengthen manufacturing, cut China reliance
World 17:18 04/03/2026The European Commission will unveil plans on Wednesday to boost the competitiveness of the EU's manufacturing sector during its drive to decarbonise and avoid reliance on cheap Chinese goods by setting local content requirements.
EU says social fund can be used to allow access to safe abortions across bloc
World 17:12 27/02/2026The European Commission said on Thursday that member states may use an existing EU social fund to terminate pregnancies free of charge for women visiting from EU nations that restrict access to safe abortions, a significant policy clarification amid divisive debates on abortion rights.
EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: 'a deal is a deal'
World 09:38 23/02/2026The European Commission demanded on Sunday that the United States stick to the terms of an EU-U.S. trade deal reached last year, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's global tariffs and he responded with new levies across the board.
Spokesperson stresses Vietnam’s readiness for tax dialogue, cooperation with EU
Vietnam News 20:11 22/02/2026Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on Sunday clarified Vietnam’s reaction to the European Union (EU)’s addition of the country to the list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.
EU threatens temporary measures to stop Meta blocking AI rivals from WhatsApp
World 15:50 10/02/2026BRUSSELS - EU competition regulators have threatened to stop Meta Platforms from blocking artificial intelligence rivals from its WhatsApp messaging service while it investigates suspected abuse of a dominant position by the U.S. tech giant.
European leaders vow to deepen cooperation with Japan
World 17:07 09/02/2026BRUSSELS -- European leaders vowed to deepen cooperation with Japan after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling Liberal Democratic Party won a landslide victory in Sunday's House of Representatives election.
Vietnam becomes EU’s 1st comprehensive strategic partner in ASEAN
Vietnam News 11:29 30/01/2026Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and European Council President António Costa announced on Thursday that Vietnam and the European Union (EU) have officially upgraded their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, marking a historic milestone after 35 years of diplomatic relations.
European Council president visits Hanoi metro line project
Vietnam News 17:14 29/01/2026European Council President António Costa visited the underground section of Hanoi’s metro line No. 3 project on Thursday morning, as part of his official trip to Vietnam.
European Council president begins official visit to Vietnam
Vietnam News 10:34 29/01/2026President of the European Council António Costa arrived in Hanoi on Wednesday evening, beginning his two-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong.
India’s prime minister says it has reached a free trade deal with the EU
World 15:41 27/01/2026NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday that India and the European Union have reached a free trade agreement to deepen their economic and strategic ties.
EU carmakers face tough India market even after trade deal
World 11:02 27/01/2026BERLIN -- European carmakers, squeezed by U.S. tariffs and price wars in China, will get a welcome boost from an EU-India trade deal that sharply drops tariffs on car imports, but face a tough market dominated by homegrown firms and compact Japanese "kei cars."
European Council president to visit Vietnam this week
Vietnam News 09:54 27/01/2026President of the European Council António Costa will pay an official visit to Vietnam from Wednesday to Thursday at the invitation of Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong, the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Monday.
