European Commission

Deputy minister urges closely controlling entry, exit of fishing vessels

August 11, 2023 | 08:00

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien has asked localities to closely control the entry and exit of fishing vessels at ports, and prevent unqualified fishing vessels from exploitation activities, thus making thorough preparations for the fourth on-site inspection by the European Commission (EC) in this October.

Vietnam suggested to join European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform

March 01, 2023 | 14:48

Vietnam can take part in the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform (ECESP) to make use of Europe’s initiatives and experience in this regard, according to ECESP Vice President Cillian Lohan.

EU backs telecom firms' ad-tech plan

February 13, 2023 | 15:37

The European Commission on Friday backed a plan for the continent's four biggest telecoms firms to move into the ad-tech industry dominated by Google and Facebook owner Meta.

Vietnam to deploy action plan to remove fishing yellow card

December 02, 2022 | 17:00

With the right approach and modifications, Vietnam should be able to have its yellow card for unregulated fishing removed.

Removal of fishing “yellow card” an urgent task: Deputy PM

October 16, 2022 | 20:45

Vietnam has been doing its utmost to fight Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in an attempt to lift the European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card” warning against its seafood exports and avoid a “red card” which could lead to a trade ban.

EU leaders wish to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam

December 18, 2020 | 15:32

President of the European Council Charles Michel and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen have sent congratulations to President Nguyen Phu Trong and Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on the 30th founding anniversary of Vietnam-EU diplomatic ties.

EU changes title for migration commissioner after outcry

November 14, 2019 | 10:16

The incoming European Commission chief has changed the title of her migration commissioner from "Protecting our European Way of Life" following criticism it had far-right connotations, an EU official said on Wednesday (Nov 13).

EU embarrassed by incoming foreign policy chief's Twitter gaffe

November 09, 2019 | 12:23

The European Commission fielded questions on Friday (Nov 8) over a Twitter gaffe by its next foreign policy chief, current Spanish Foreign Minister Josep Borrell, who posted a sensitive extradition-related document from UK authorities on his feed.

EU welcomes signing of free trade deals with Vietnam

June 27, 2019 | 10:14

President of the European Commission (EC) Jean-Claude Juncker said on June 25 that he welcomed the decision of the EU member states on approving to entrust the EC to sign the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) with the Southeast Asian country.