Strengthening ties: Vietnam in EU’s long-term strategic outlook
Vietnam News 09:51 20/11/2025As Vietnam and the European Union (EU) mark 35 years of diplomatic relations on November 28, the milestone underscores one of the EU’s dynamic and comprehensive partnerships in ASEAN and the Indo-Pacific.
EU, Australia boost aid for Vietnam after deadly storms Kalmaegi, Fengshen
Vietnam News 12:41 14/11/2025The European Union and Australia have announced more than US$755,000 in new humanitarian assistance for Vietnam to support communities in the central and Central Highlands regions affected by storms Fengshen and Kalmaegi, the 12th and 13th storms to hit the East Vietnam Sea in 2025.
EU looks to Big Tech, influencers to fight hybrid threats, fake news
World 10:04 13/11/2025BRUSSELS -- Europe is looking to online platforms and influencers to help fight disinformation and promote democracy according to a European Commission strategy presented on Wednesday amid concerns over interference by foreign governments in national elections.
EU considers weakening 2040 climate goal over forest CO2 absorption, draft shows
World 16:26 03/11/2025BRUSSELS - The European Union is considering a brake clause to weaken its 2040 climate target in the future, if it becomes clear countries' forests are not absorbing enough CO2 emissions to meet the goal, a draft EU compromise proposal showed.
EU to provide $58mn for digital skills, vocational training in Vietnam
Vietnam News 09:22 23/10/2025The European Union (EU) will provide Vietnam with 50 million euros (US$58 million) to support vocational education and training in digital and green skills, preparing the workforce for emerging industries such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI), according to EU Ambassador to Vietnam Julien Guerrier.
EU aims to curb plastic pollution with new rules targeting nightmare spills of tiny pellets
World 08:54 22/10/2025Plastic can end up in the environment by many channels. Improper waste management can cause single-use plastics like bottles and grocery bags to end up in our oceans. But there’s also a smaller, sneakier source of plastic that also pollutes the land and sea. Called 'nurdles,' tens of millions of these tiny pellets have found their way into the ocean after ship spills.
In the doghouse: flying canines count as cargo, EU court rules
World 13:48 17/10/2025The European Union's top court ruled Thursday that a dog travelling in an aeroplane's cargo hold counts as baggage, meaning airlines are not required to pay higher compensation if the animal is lost.
EU, Australia announce over $2.5mn in humanitarian aid to support storm-hit residents in Vietnam
Vietnam News 18:07 14/10/2025Australia and the European Union have announced humanitarian aid packages totaling more than US$2.5 million to help Vietnam recover from the devastating impact of recent storms which caused widespread flooding and claimed at least 69 lives across northern and central provinces.
EU begins gradual rollout of digital border system
World 10:50 12/10/2025BRUSSELS -- European Union member countries began rolling out a new entry and exit system on Sunday at the bloc’s external borders, electronically registering non-EU nationals' data.
Vietnam, Europe eye deeper cooperation in semiconductors, undersea cables, AI
Economy 10:17 11/10/2025A series of key topics and projects related to semiconductors, space technology, artificial intelligence, 5G/6G connectivity, and undersea cables will be discussed and advanced in upcoming cooperation between Europe and Vietnam, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology.
EU targets foreign steel to rescue struggling sector
World 10:18 08/10/2025The EU moved Tuesday to double tariffs on foreign steel -- taking a leaf from U.S. President Donald Trump's book to shield the bloc's struggling industry from a flood of cheap Chinese exports.
EU to halve steel import quotas to preserve domestic industry
World 10:15 08/10/2025BRUSSELS -- The European Commission proposed on Tuesday cutting tariff-free steel import quotas by almost half and a 50-percent duty for excess shipments in a bid to preserve viable steelmaking in the European Union.
