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29/01/2026

Vietnam, EU upgrade relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The decision was announced by State President Luong Cuong and President of the European Council António Costa at a joint press briefing in Hanoi on Thursday, following high-level talks.

Vietnam, EU upgrade relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
29/01/2026

President: Vietnam–EU relations develop substantively, comprehensively

(VOVWORLD) - State President Luong Cuong hosted an official welcome ceremony on Thursday for the President of the European Council, António Costa, who is on an official visit to Vietnam on Wednesday and Thursday at the President's invitation. Following the ceremony, the two leaders held a private meeting before leading high-level delegations from Vietnam and the European Union (EU) into official talks.

President: Vietnam–EU relations develop substantively, comprehensively
29/01/2026

HCMC hosts cultural exchange with Liverpool

(VOVWORLD) - The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee and the Liverpool City Council on Wednesday launched a cultural exchange program between these twin cities to celebrate the upgrading of Vietnam–UK relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in October 2025.

HCMC hosts cultural exchange with Liverpool