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EU's Costa Visits Vietnam to Strengthen Ties Amid Tensions

1/25/2026

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European Council President Antonio Costa will visit Hanoi on January 25 as EU and Vietnam seek deeper ties.
The visit follows the re-appointment of Vietnam's top official To Lam.
The two sides aim to elevate their relationship to the top level and cooperate in technology, energy, and critical minerals, despite U.S. tariff tensions.
Costa will also visit India for trade talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi before heading to Vietnam.

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European Council President Antonio Costa will visit Hanoi on January 25 as EU and Vietnam seek deeper ties.
The visit follows the re-appointment of Vietnam's top official To Lam.
The two sides aim to elevate their relationship to the top level and cooperate in technology, energy, and critical minerals, despite U.S. tariff tensions.
Costa will also visit India for trade talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi before heading to Vietnam.