Viet Nam has emerged as the fourth most-searched Asian destination among European travellers this summer, moving up one place from the same period last year, according to the online travel platform Agoda.

After a series of warnings about adjusting its "security umbrella", the US has officially begun reviewing its military presence in Europe. This move not only reflects Washington's changing strategic priorities but also marks the beginning of a new phase for the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), with the US and Europe shifting towards a more genuine partnership with fairer sharing of responsibilities.

Against the backdrop of mounting challenges to transatlantic security ties, the NATO Summit, taking place in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7 and 8, is expected to enable the US and its allies to mend existing divisions and reinforce the strength of the world’s largest military alliance.

Since establishing a strategic partnership in January 2013, Viet Nam and Italy have actively promoted practical and effective cooperation across a range of fields, with economic, trade and investment ties forming a key pillar.

The Munich Security Conference 2026, scheduled for February 13–15, is expected to be overshadowed by dark clouds of tension stemming from deep divisions and fractures in the transatlantic alliance between the US and Europe. Once again, the issue of strategic autonomy has emerged as an urgent concern for Europe in an unpredictable world, marked by continual policy shifts from Washington.

A Vietnamese spring roll-making workshop at Uccle Arts School in Brussels on December 18 introduced Europeans to the nuances of Vietnamese cuisine, as the classroom filled with the scents of fresh herbs, spices and prepared ingredients.

An international forum themed “Expanding digital investment: Connecting Europe’s technological strengths with Viet Nam’s digital future” was held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 21.

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.

France and Germany have just held a joint cabinet meeting, with signals of an end to the frosty years in their bilateral ties. Following the promising handshakes, however, much remains to be done to bridge differences and jointly strengthen and shape a new future for Europe.

The German Government has recently announced its largest investment initiative in decades, worth 631 billion EUR over three years, aimed at revitalising the economy after two consecutive years of recession. The “Made for Germany” initiative focuses on key sectors such as manufacturing, research and development, and national infrastructure.

The survey results released by S&P Global on April 21, showed positive signs for the Eurozone’s economy, as the zone’s economy made a breakthrough in April and reached the highest level in the past 11 months. Europe’s economic picture appeared with many bright spots that can help this area escape from the risk of widespread economic recession and continue its recovery despite many difficulties.

UK Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt has just said the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), confirmed that the UK economy is currently in a recession. British officials said the country's economy is paying the price for leaving "the common roof of Europe".

Inflation in the Eurozone has hit a record. In the context that the US Federal Reserve (FED) has just raised interest rates, the old continent is likely to make the same move.

Experts warned that the new COVID-19 outbreaks will return this winter when vaccination rates slow down and epidemic prevention measures are no longer mandatory in many places.