Hai Phong and Antwerp - two port cities of strategic importance in Southeast Asia and Europe, respectively - share many notable similarities, as both serve as gateways for imports and exports, handle enormous volumes of cargo each year, and function as major logistics hubs for vast economic regions.
Deputy Prime Minister Son praised Belgium’s active role within the EU and urged its parliament to soon ratify the EU–Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) in 2025, saying it would encourage Belgian businesses to expand investment in Vietnam’s key sectors such as logistics, seaports, and renewable energy.
At a research facility of Haemers Technologies SA (Belgium), experts are focusing on researching and perfecting the technology for treating dioxin-contaminated soil using high-temperature pyrolysis. In this process, contaminated soil is fed into a closed-loop treatment system where dioxin is completely decomposed without generating solid, liquid, or gaseous waste into the environment.
From traditional flavours to heartfelt exchanges, Vietnam’s participation in the Hakuna Matata Festival in Brussels not only enriched the festive atmosphere but also underscored its message of unity and a world without war.
The event served as a platform to present Vietnam as a dynamic, open, and friendly country, while reinforcing partnerships with Belgium, Luxembourg, and the European Union (EU).
Vietnamese Ambassador to Belgium Nguyen Van Thao affirmed that Vietnam wishes to strengthen cooperation with Wallonia in many fields, especially biotechnology, smart agriculture, and clean agriculture - areas of strength for the region as well as aligning with Vietnam’s sustainable development orientation.
On September 16, at talks with First Vice President of the Belgian Senate Andries Gryffoy, NA Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Thanh affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to developing friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Belgium. She noted that bilateral ties have grown positively in various fields over the past five decades, especially since the establishment of their strategic partnership in agriculture in 2018.
State President Luong Cuong and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on July 21 cabled congratulatory messages to King Philippe and Prime Minister Bart De Wever on the occasion of the 194th National Day of Belgium (July 21, 1831-2025).
As Vietnam accelerates green and digital transition, the Vietnam Business Association in Belgium (VBAB) is prioritising connections with capable Belgian partners in clean energy, particularly hydrogen and renewable energy, and smart seaport planning.
The event, the 12th of its kind jointly, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Belgium and Chris Geyskens, Chairwoman of the Belgium chapter of the Hoi An – Vietnam Association for Victims of AO/Dioxin.
Quang Ninh is an ideal strategic partner in the areas where Belgium has outstanding advantages, from clean energy, agricultural processing, and logistics to smart city building, said Andries Gryffroy, First Vice President of the Belgian Senate and President of the Belgian Vietnamese Alliance.
More than just storybooks, these Vietnamese books serve as a cultural bridge, connecting children living far from the homeland with the cultural heritage of their ancestors.
Haemers Technologies, with over three decades of experience in soil decontamination, successfully tested its thermal cleaning technology on Vietnamese soil contaminated with dioxin, the deadly component of AO that has persisted in the environment for years.
Originating from Binh Duong province, master Duong overcame a frail physique by mastering traditional Vietnamese martial arts, and distilling their fluid techniques into Thuy Phap.
Amid the dominant languages of Belgium—French, Dutch, German and English—Vietnamese is now represented, serving as a bridge between children of Vietnamese descent and their cultural roots.
The Vietnamese leaders expressed their belief that the trip by King Philippe would create new momentum to deepen the friendship and multifaceted cooperation Vietnam and Belgium in a more result-oriented manner, responsibly contributing to peace, stability, and sustainable development in the region and the world.
Belgium has been a crucial partner for the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam in general in education, research, and innovation, creating meaningful collaboration opportunities with not only the university but other leading educational institutions in Vietnam
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium visited the War Remnants Museum and met with children affected by Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin in Ho Chi Minh City on April 3, as part of their ongoing state visit to Vietnam.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium and a high-level delegation from the European country engaged in a series of activities in the northern port city of Hai Phong on April 2, as part of their ongoing state visit to Vietnam.
Belgian investors, in partnership with local stakeholders, are currently implementing three key projects in Quang Ninh, including two major industrial infrastructure developments - the Bac Tien Phong and Nam Tien Phong Industrial Parks in Quang Yen township.
VNU-Hanoi and its affiliated units signed six cooperation agreements with Belgian organisations focused on education, research, and academic exchange.
Since EVFTA took effect in August 2020, Vietnam’s exports to the EU have surged, with bilateral trade reaching 68.4 billion USD in 2024, a 47.5% increase from 2020.
Queen Mathilde of Belgium on April 1 visited the Vietnam National Children's Hospital in Hanoi, which reflected the strong public healthcare cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the field of child mental health.
In the past over five decades, Vietnam and Belgium have emerged as key partners across multiple fields, including politics, diplomacy, trade, investment, education, health care, environmental protection, and sustainable development. Both nations have also worked closely together at multilateral forums, particularly as members of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2023-2025 tenure.
Vietnamese and Belgian organisations have established an exemplary model of cooperation, where both sides contribute and benefit equally.