Keyword: "EU"

Vietnam’s exports to the Netherlands totalled 13.5 billion USD last year, up 3.7% compared to 2024, while imports stood at 825 million USD, rising 5.2%.

Authorities in the northern province of Ninh Binh are intensifying communication and management measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, aiming to help remove the European Commission’s yellow card as soon as possible.

Bosnia and Herzegovina attaches importance to and wishes to further promote the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam.

Removing the warning is essential to building a responsible fisheries sector, ensuring sustainable development, and strengthening transparency across the seafood value chain as the country seeks to expand into global markets.

Minister of Public Security General Luong Tam Quang met with Jens Rubbert, Chairman of the EU–ASEAN Business Council (EU–ABC), in Hanoi on November 27, during which he proposed enhanced coordination in detecting and addressing counterfeit, imitation and substandard goods, in order to safeguard the lawful rights and interests of businesses and consumers.

PM Chinh also said that in 2026, Vietnam clearly identifies the CPTPP - EU Trade and Investment Dialogue as one of the top priorities.

100% of fishing vessels in Quang Ninh have been registered and licensed, 100% data updated in the Vnfishbase system, all vessels of 15m or more equipped with VMS, and all disconnections promptly verified and handled.

More than 28,000 fishing vessels nationwide have been equipped with vessel monitoring systems (VMS). Localities are also intensifying measures to strictly address violations involving boundary crossings and illegal operations at sea.

Vietnam is currently among the world’s top five agricultural exporters, with key products such as coffee, cashew nuts, pepper, tea, rice, tropical fruits, and seafood increasingly favoured by European consumers, including those in Hungary.

Developing a unified and transparent fisheries database is a top priority to meet the European Commission (EC)’s recommendations and ensure sustainable development of Vietnam’s fisheries industry.

With strong government direction, close coordination among ministries and localities, and visible progress in management, surveillance, and handling of violations, Vietnam is steadily advancing toward having the EC’s “yellow card” lifted and developing a modern, responsible, and sustainable fisheries sector that contributes to marine economic growth and international integration.

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–Vietnam 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 Vietnam.

Singaporean Minister of Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan on October 14 emphasised the importance of advancing ASEAN–EU cooperation at the inaugural Europe Conference in Singapore.

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

The European Union (EU) is emerging as a promising market for Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery products, especially amid impacts from the US’s reciprocal tariff policy.

EU Commissioner for energy Jozef Síkela emphasised that the Bac Ai project serves as a key foundation in the joint efforts of Vietnam and the EU to build a green, stable, and sustainable energy system while attracting private investment and promoting green growth.

The two officials emphasised the need for close coordination in preparing for upcoming high-level visits to reinforce political trust and expand cooperation in new fields such as high technology, innovation, human resource training in artificial intelligence and supercomputing, database connectivity, defence and security industry, automobile industry, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals.

Vietnam and the European Union (EU) have agreed to establish a special task force to address barriers and foster more balanced and effective trade.

Deputy PM Bui Thanh Son asked the EU to respond to Vietnam’s draft joint statement on the partnership elevation, and accelerate the ratification of the EVIPA by the remaining members.

Malaysia is keen to learn from the European Union’s (EU) experience in establishing a connected energy grid as ASEAN intensifies efforts to realise the ASEAN Power Grid (APG).