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The European Union’s sustainability strategy alongside Vietnam

November 14, 2024 | 10:50

Launched in 2021, the Global Gateway is the EU’s contribution to narrowing the global investment gap worldwide, mobilising smart investments in quality infrastructure.

EU underscores importance of trade with Vietnam

August 08, 2024 | 10:44

While seeking to elevate its relations with Vietnam, the European Union has pledged to continue providing more support for the country in developing renewable energy and achieving its net-zero emissions, with fresh expectations for larger trade and investment cooperation.

France provides €10 million to build Hanoi Metro Line 3 extension

May 31, 2024 | 11:33

The French government has pledged its support to help Vietnam accelerate metro projects, develop public transport, and cut carbon emissions.

Delegation from EU, Netherlands explore investment opportunities in Thai Nguyen

May 17, 2024 | 09:33

A delegation from the European Union (EU), the Netherlands, and the Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore held a working session with leaders of the northern province of Thai Nguyen on May 16 to explore potential investment opportunities in the province.

EU to ramp up efforts to shield sensitive assets from China

January 24, 2024 | 14:37

The European Union will unveil a raft of measures Wednesday to better coordinate action on protecting sensitive technology and stopping critical infrastructure from falling into the hands of geopolitical rivals like China.

Business encouraged to implement responsible practices

November 04, 2023 | 09:00

The Institute for Research on Development Communication (RED Communication) organised a conference in Hanoi on November 3.

EU commends ASEAN’s role in Indo-Pacific

July 21, 2023 | 09:57

High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Josep Borrell has emphasised that the EU must be more present and engaged in ASEAN, which plays a crucial role in the Indo-Pacific region.

EU, UNESCO to help developing countries shape AI rules

June 28, 2023 | 17:00

The European Union will help fund a UNESCO scheme supporting developing countries as they create laws regulating artificial intelligence, the UN cultural body said Tuesday.

UK, EU sign delayed financial services pact

June 28, 2023 | 16:00

Britain and the European Union signed a long-awaited cooperation pact on financial services regulation on Tuesday in a new sign of improving post-Brexit relations between the two sides.

Amplifying EVFTA’s origin compliance

May 10, 2023 | 17:00

The European Union has been one of Vietnam’s key trading partners since the early days of Vietnam’s economic reform period. The partnership marked a significant milestone in the history of its bilateral cooperation as the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) entered into effect in August 2020.

Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year: EU agency

April 24, 2023 | 10:55

Air pollution still causes more than 1,200 premature deaths a year in under 18's across Europe and increases the risk of chronic disease later in life, the EU environmental agency said Monday.

EU-Singapore launch digital partnership

February 02, 2023 | 14:35

The European Union (EU) and Singapore on February 1 signed in Brussels the EU-Singapore Digital Partnership (EUSDP) that will lead to a digital trade agreement to enable consumers and businesses to transact online more seamlessly and at lower costs.

European Union urged to pass EVIPA

December 21, 2022 | 16:00

Vietnam is actively seeking more approval from EU member states of its bilateral investment protection deal with this bloc, in a bid to attract more funding.

EU, ASEAN to hold summit to develop supply chains

August 24, 2022 | 22:28

The European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will hold a summit of national leaders for the first time in December to discuss expanding trade and infrastructure assistance as the EU seeks to strengthen ties with ASEAN.

EU nations ready to support ASEAN in green development

March 03, 2022 | 22:26

As the European Union and ASEAN strengthen ties via a new biennial trade and investment programme, Vietnam is also closely working with the EU to further cooperation, while the country’s journey to a low-carbon economy is also receiving major assistance from the bloc.