NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man suggested Belgium continue supporting and accompanying Vietnam in the next development period by expanding all-round collaboration, especially in areas matching Belgium's strengths and Vietnam's demand.
The Vietnamese Women's Association in Belgium recently gathered at the Vietnamese Embassy in Brussels to welcome the arrival of spring and International Women’s Day (March 8).
Entering 2026 – the first year of implementing the Vietnam – EU Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the Vietnam Trade Office in Belgium and the EU views this as a pivotal time to inject new momentum into trade ties, said Trade Counsellor Tran Ngoc Quan.
By taking part in the seventh “En ville !” documentary film festival in Brussels, Hair, Paper, Water not only continues the international journey of a highly regarded Vietnamese film, but also helps bring closer to European audiences the people, culture and daily life of Vietnam’s ethnic minority communities.
Commenting on the significance of the 14th National Congress of the CPV, Benjamin Pestieau, Deputy General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Belgium (PTB), said the most notable aspect was its ambitious development vision.
Vietnam should move from a growth model based mainly on expanding capital and labour to one driven by productivity improvements. He said that this requires enhancing the quality of the workforce, particularly engineers, technicians, and managers in industrial sectors.
Vietnamese rice paper is increasingly winning the hearts of European diners thanks to its versatility, easy preparation and ability to pair well with a wide range of Western ingredients. This culinary exchange not only broadens the reach of Vietnamese cuisine but also enriches the multicultural culinary landscape of Belgium and many other countries.
The closer coordination between the Vietnamese Business and Entrepreneurs Association in the UK (VBUK) and the Vietnam Business Association in Belgium (VBAB) would help enhance the standing of the Vietnamese business community in Europe.
Without a robust power grid and reliable supply contracts, electricity-intensive sectors such as electronics, semiconductors and data centres will struggle to develop as expected.
Co-hosted by the Trade Office of the Vietnamese Embassy in Belgium and the school, the event sought to highlight the sophistication of Vietnamese food to students and faculty. Over 50 attendees of varying ages joined the special evening, turning a standard classroom into a lively hub for cultural exchange.
Hai Phong and Antwerp - two port cities of strategic importance in Southeast Asia and Europe, respectively - share many notable similarities, as both serve as gateways for imports and exports, handle enormous volumes of cargo each year, and function as major logistics hubs for vast economic regions.
Vietnamese women lit up Ixelles, Brussels on October 19, donning colourful “ao dai” (traditional long dress) to celebrate Vietnam Women’s Day (October 20), a national tribute to their beauty, resilience, and spirit.
Acting Vietnamese Minister of Agriculture and Environment Tran Duc Thang has recently met with European Union (EU) and Belgian officials in Brussels to enhance comprehensive cooperation in green growth and long-term sustainability, highlighting untapped potential in environmental and agricultural ties.
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.
At a research facility of Haemers Technologies SA (Belgium), experts are focusing on researching and perfecting the technology for treating dioxin-contaminated soil using high-temperature pyrolysis. In this process, contaminated soil is fed into a closed-loop treatment system where dioxin is completely decomposed without generating solid, liquid, or gaseous waste into the environment.
From traditional flavours to heartfelt exchanges, Vietnam’s participation in the Hakuna Matata Festival in Brussels not only enriched the festive atmosphere but also underscored its message of unity and a world without war.
The event served as a platform to present Vietnam as a dynamic, open, and friendly country, while reinforcing partnerships with Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Union (EU).
Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyen Van Thao affirmed that Vietnam wishes to strengthen cooperation with Wallonia in many fields, especially biotechnology, smart agriculture, and clean agriculture - areas of strength for the region as well as aligning with Vietnam’s sustainable development orientation.
On September 16, at talks with First Vice President of the Belgian Senate Andries Gryffoy, NA Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to developing friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Belgium. She noted that bilateral ties have grown positively in various fields over the past five decades, especially since the establishment of their strategic partnership in agriculture in 2018.
State President Luong Cuong and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 21 cabled congratulatory messages to King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever on the occasion of the 194th National Day of Belgium (July 21, 1831-2025).
As Vietnam accelerates green and digital transition, the Vietnam Business Association in Belgium (VBAB) is prioritising connections with capable Belgian partners in clean energy, particularly hydrogen and renewable energy, and smart seaport planning.
The event, the 12th of its kind jointly, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Belgium and Chris Geyskens, Chairwoman of the Belgium chapter of the Hoi An – Vietnam Association for Victims of AO/Dioxin.
Quang Ninh is an ideal strategic partner in the areas where Belgium has outstanding advantages, from clean energy, agricultural processing, and logistics to smart city building, said Andries Gryffroy, First Vice President of the Belgian Senate and President of the Belgian Vietnamese Alliance.
More than just storybooks, these Vietnamese books serve as a cultural bridge, connecting children living far from the homeland with the cultural heritage of their ancestors.
Haemers Technologies, with over three decades of experience in soil decontamination, successfully tested its thermal cleaning technology on Vietnamese soil contaminated with dioxin, the deadly component of AO that has persisted in the environment for years.