Tag: "EU"
EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: 'a deal is a deal'

EU says it will accept no increase in US tariffs after Supreme Court ruling: 'a deal is a deal'

World 09:38 23/02/2026

The 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

Spokesperson stresses Vietnam’s readiness for tax dialogue, cooperation with EU

Vietnam News 20:11 22/02/2026

Spokesperson 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

EU threatens temporary measures to stop Meta blocking AI rivals from WhatsApp

World 15:50 10/02/2026

BRUSSELS - 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

European leaders vow to deepen cooperation with Japan

World 17:07 09/02/2026

BRUSSELS -- 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 becomes EU’s 1st comprehensive strategic partner in ASEAN

Vietnam News 11:29 30/01/2026

Vietnamese 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

European Council president visits Hanoi metro line project

Vietnam News 17:14 29/01/2026

European 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

European Council president begins official visit to Vietnam

Vietnam News 10:34 29/01/2026

President 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

India’s prime minister says it has reached a free trade deal with the EU

World 15:41 27/01/2026

NEW 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

EU carmakers face tough India market even after trade deal

World 11:02 27/01/2026

BERLIN -- 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

European Council president to visit Vietnam this week

Vietnam News 09:54 27/01/2026

President 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.

EU and Mercosur sign trade deal after 25 years of negotiations

EU and Mercosur sign trade deal after 25 years of negotiations

World 09:28 18/01/2026

ASUNCION - Top officials from the EU and the South American bloc Mercosur signed a free trade agreement on Saturday in Paraguay, paving the way for the European Union's largest-ever trade accord after 25 years of negotiations.

Europe's auto industry future may be electric even after EU climbdown

Europe's auto industry future may be electric even after EU climbdown

World 15:05 18/12/2025

Brussels' proposal to abandon a 2035 deadline for a total shift to fully electric driving allows Europe's legacy carmakers more time to sell hybrids, but for the longer term, EVs are still the future, analysts and experts said.