Mr. Dien stressed that Vietnam and the EU upgraded their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in January 2026, and the EU is now Vietnam’s fourth-largest trading partner and fifth-biggest foreign investor.
He called for more business exchanges and visits from both sides to explore investment and trade opportunities, deepen bilateral economic ties, and effectively implement the EVFTA.
He proposed the European Commission (EC) soon remove its “yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood exports. Vice Chairman Dien also urged EuroCham to support Vietnamese businesses in meeting new EU regulations such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and the Deforestation Regulation while helping Vietnam with capital, technology, and human resources training to promote environmental protection and green and sustainable development.
EuroCham Chairman Jaspaert praised Vietnam’s efforts to improve institutional reforms and the legal environment for investors and businesses. He said the EU is ready to assist Vietnam in finance and technology for fast and sustainable growth. Under the EU’s Global Gateway initiative, the bloc is also prepared to invest in infrastructure, smart connectivity, green transition and the circular economy, he added.
