Vietnam and the European Union have upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam’s highest diplomatic level.
January 29, 2026 at 12:31 AMEuropean Council President Antonio Costa , left, and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong hug after a press conference in Hanoi, Vietnam, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. European Council President Antonio Costa , left, and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong hug after a press conference in Hanoi, Vietnam, Thursday, Jan.
29, 2026. European Council President Antonio Costa, left, and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong shake hands in Hanoi, Vietnam, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. European Council President Antonio Costa, left, and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong hug after a press conference in Hanoi, Vietnam, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. – Vietnam and the European Union on Thursday upgraded ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam’s highest diplomatic level, as both recalibrate trade amid disruptions to global finance driven by U.S. tariff pressure. The upgrade places the EU on the same diplomatic footing as the United States, China and Russia and was announced during a visit to Hanoi by European Council President Antonio Costa.“At a moment when the international rules-based order is under threat from multiple sides, we need to stand side by side as reliable and predictable partners,” Costa said, adding that the partnership is about “developing spheres of shared prosperity.”The two sides signed a free trade agreement in 2020. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Residents at Jacksonville housing complex voice concerns amid plummeting temperaturesIntuition Ale Works owner says beloved downtown brewery is closing for good in AprilAttorney for child slammed by JSO officer at skate park calls for upgraded chargesCouple shares warning after falling for fake Facebook Marketplace listingLaw enforcement K-9 units across US come to St. Augustine for training exercisesTeen wrestler begins long road to recovery after suffering sever spinal injury during matchBetween Nassau, Clay, St. Johns counties, student lunch debt tops $450KSome residents were unaware of rooster fighting ring at Northside homeMeet Tilly: A Sweet Pup in Search of a Loving HomeCity Council to consider ordinance to allow downtown Jacksonville bars to serve alcohol until 3 a.m.City Council to consider ordinance to allow downtown Jacksonville bars to serve alcohol until 3 a.m.Vaccine opt out expansion sought amid reports of Northeast Florida measles casesChief Meteorologist Richard Nunn expects cold temps to stick around this weekBartram Trail star Avery Hartley leads Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls XC teamPlummeting temperatures hit Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
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