European parliamentarians’ group for friendship with Vietnam set up
A friendship group of parliamentarians in love with Vietnam in the European Parliament (EP) with 32 members from various parties made debut in Brussels, Belgium, on November 11.
Brussels (VNA) – A friendship group of parliamentarians in🍌 love with Vietnam in the European Parliament (EP) with 32 members from various par♚ties made debut in Brussels, Belgium, on November 11.
Ambassador Vuong Thua Phong, Head of the Vietnam Delegation to the EU, hailed the significance of the event when Vietnam and the EU are celebrating their 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
He expressed hope that the group will contribute effectively to boosting the Vietnam-EU relations, especially after the signing of the bilateral free trade agreement (EVFTA).
The group’s President Jan Zahradil, who is Vice-Chair of the EP’s International Trade Committee, affirmed that Vietnam and the EU have experienced strong development in bilateral ties over the past 25 years, with cooperation expanded from political dialogue to economic connectivity.
The two sides hold potential to development this mutually-benefiting cooperation, he said, adding that the upcoming official signing of the EVFTA will mark an important milestone in the bilateral relations.-VNA
National Assembly Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung had a meeting with Chairman of the European Parliament (EP)’s International Trade Committee Bernd Lange in Hanoi on August 25.
The National Assembly’s Committee for External Relations had talks with a group of members of the European Parliament’s Delegation for relations with Southeast Asia and ASEAN countries on November 4.
The National Assembly of Vietnam will do its best to solidify cooperation between the country and the European Union and between the NA and the European Parliament, Chairman Nguyen Sinh Hung said.
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Univers said in a statement that the new centre will serve as a hub for innovation, bringing together digital intelligence and climate ambition to accelerate Sarawak's transition toward a low-carbon, tech-enabled economy.
The target is to be completely free from plastic waste within two years. This can only be achieved if all parties implement the initiative with strong discipline.
Indonesia is taking new steps to improve protections for fishery workers, amid concerns over low wages, harsh working conditions, and limited access to social welfare.
The 2025 ASEAN- the Republic of Korea (RoK) Connectivity Forum that opened in Jakarta on June 17 reaffirmed a shared commitment to shaping a connected, resilient future by advancing the ASEAN Connectivity Strategic Plan.
The desk will serve as a service centre providing market intelligence, business licensing guidance, facilitating business cooperation, identifying potential investment projects, and harmonising regulatory policies between the two parties.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim noted that the Asia-Pacific region accounted for half of global energy consumption and 60% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. Despite this, regional countries, including eight of ten ASEAN member states, remain committed to climate goals, including net-zero emissions and tripling global renewable capacity by 2030.
Group members (Source: VNA)
