Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam, accompanied by his wife, departed Hanoi on October 19 for a six-day visit to Denmark, the European Union and Belgium, aimed at strengthening political ties and expanding cooperation.

General Secretary and President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation will make a state visit to Denmark and official visits to the European Union (EU) and Belgium from October 19 - 24.

Vietnam’s strong economic transformation is opening up significant opportunities for cooperation with the European Union (EU) and its member states, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said on October 12.

Vietnam welcomes the European Union (EU)'s decision to remove the country from its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang stated on October 10.

Vietnam and the US are continuing talks aimed at reaching a positive trade agreement that protects the legitimate interests of people and businesses while reflecting each country's development conditions, Vietnam's foreign ministry said.

VN-EU trade continued to grow strongly in the first seven months of 2026 despite sluggish European economic growth, but Vietnamese exporters are facing tougher requirements on the environment, quality, packaging, e-commerce and product traceability.

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang and Erik Kurzweil, the European External Action Service’s managing director for Asia and the Pacific, co-chaired the seventh EU-Vietnam Joint Committee meeting in Hanoi on September 25.

The 12th Festival of Vietnamese Youth and Students in Europe – Nexus Camp 2026 opened in Rome, Italy, on August 28, bringing together nearly 100 young Vietnamese representatives and students from countries across Europe and Vietnam.

Vietnam has recently become a popular destination that European tourists choose when visiting Asia for their holidays.

Vietnam’s iconic pho took centre stage in a nearly three-week cultural roadshow across Europe in July, introducing international audiences not only to the country’s signature dish but also to the traditions, history and community spirit behind it.

The EuroCham Business Confidence Index (BCI) rose to 79.7 points in the second quarter of 2026, its highest level in nearly seven years, according to a survey released on July 15 by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham).

Vietnam needs to accelerate the development of a unified national database for farming areas to comply with the EU's anti-deforestation regulation (EUDR) and support the digital transformation of agriculture, experts said at a conference on June 23.

The EU's commitments and vision for sustainable development, combined with Ho Chi Minh City’s dynamic, open, creative spirit and strong aspirations for growth, are set to generate successful economic projects with great community payoff.

From May 6 to 17, the European Literature Days will unfold across Vietnam with a rich and diverse program spanning from Hanoi to Hue and Ho Chi Minh City.

The European Union has announced an investment package worth more than 560 million euros to support sustainable transport and clean energy in Vietnam, while aiming to mobilise over 1 billion euros for major infrastructure projects.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung held talks with Jozef Sikela, European Commissioner for Int'l Partnerships, in Hanoi on March 24, expressing his hope for the VN-EU cooperation to be elevated in a more substantive and effective manner.

Vietnam has cooperated with the European Union (EU) in addressing illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing on a constructive spirit, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed on March 19.

The first EU – Vietnam Global Gateway Business and Investment Forum is scheduled to take place in Hanoi on March 24, aiming to deepen economic and investment cooperation between the two sides.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung suggested that the two sides enhance mutual understanding and political trust, expand trade and investment ties and promote cooperation in science and technology.