US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has warned that the European Union’s pursuit of a green agenda and its enforcement of regulations against American technology companies are undermining the transatlantic alliance.

The European Union (EU) has recently issued a Joint Communication on its strategic approach to enhancing the economic security of its 27 member states.

The “Pact for the Mediterranean: One Sea, One Pact, One Future” has just been officially launched, marking a historic step forward in the relationship between the European Union (EU) and the countries of the southern Mediterranean. The Pact is considered an important foundation for creating a cohesive, peaceful, and prosperous Mediterranean space.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang has authored an article on the overview and development prospects of the Viet Nam-European Union (EU) relations on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties (November 28).

Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang called for strengthened information exchange to support the prevention and combat of crime and legal violations, particularly in economic, trade and investment activities in Viet Nam, while meeting with Jens Rubbert, Chairman of the EU–ASEAN Business Council (EU–ABC), in Ha Noi on November 27.

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has warned that Europe is becoming increasingly vulnerable to shocks such as US tariffs, and is falling behind in future growth drivers such as artificial intelligence (AI). She has proposed a series of bold reforms to help the European Union (EU) maintain its position as one of the world’s leading economic hubs.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Canadian PM Mark Carney and President of the European Commission (EC) Ursula von der Leyen on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 22 afternoon (local time) to discuss directions for strengthening connectivity and promoting trade and investment cooperation between member countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the European Union (EU).

On November 13, in Ha Noi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held the workshop “Promoting the Export of Vietnamese Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products to the EU Market,” chaired by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang.

The European Film Festival 2025 in Viet Nam, hosted by the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Viet Nam in collaboration with the embassies and cultural institutions of EU member states, will be held in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City from November 20 to December 6, 2025.

Statistics from the General Department of Customs under the Ministry of Finance show that Viet Nam’s fruit and vegetable exports to the EU reached 233.2 million USD in the first six months of 2025, up 44.1% year-on-year.

The European Union’s (EU) climate target for 2040 is regarded as a turning point in global efforts to tackle climate change, reaffirming Europe’s commitment to taking the initiative, strengthening cooperation, and pursuing a future in which development is harmonised with the protection of the shared planet.

The European Union (EU) is racing against time to adopt its new climate target ahead of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30), scheduled for this November.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee on National Defence, Security and External Relations Nguyen Manh Tien has proposed that Germany actively support and accelerate the Federal Parliament’s ratification of the EU–Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) at the earliest possible time, turning it into a true symbol of the long-term and sustainable partnership between the EU and Viet Nam.

Deputy Prime Minister Son praised Belgium’s active role within the EU and urged its parliament to soon ratify the EU–Viet Nam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) in 2025, saying it would encourage Belgian businesses to expand investment in Viet Nam’s key sectors such as logistics, seaports, and renewable energy.

The European Union (EU) has unveiled detailed measures to protect farmers across the bloc, aiming to ease concerns over its trade agreement with the four South American nations of the MERCOSUR group.

Emerging security challenges are not only exposing vulnerabilities in Europe’s defence system but also testing the region’s unity, as military capabilities, budgets and security priorities differ significantly among member states.

European Hydrogen Week is currently taking place in Brussels, Belgium, drawing keen attention from industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers in clean technology and green energy transition across Europe.

The European Union (EU) is emerging as a promising market for Viet Nam’s agro-forestry-fishery products, especially amid impacts from the US’s reciprocal tariff policy, but challenges remain as the sector has to overcome numerous barriers related to technology, quality, logistics, and product development strategies, said insiders.

Viet Nam’s export earnings grew by 14.8% to 262.44 billion USD in the first seven months of this year, while its import turnover rose by 17.9% to 252.26 billion USD, resulting in a trade surplus of 10.18 billion USD, the National Statistics Office (NSO) reported on August 6.

The Japan-European Union (EU) Summit, held on July 23, presented an opportunity for both sides to reaffirm their commitment to advancing their strategic partnership and to strengthen mutual trust amid a rapidly shifting global landscape.