On 26-27 May, European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva will visit Hanoi to strengthen cooperation between the European Union (EU) and Vietnam in science, technology and innovation (STI), in line with the recent elevation of EU-Vietnam relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in January 2026.  Commissioner Zaharieva introduces her mission:  “Vietnam is emerging as a dynamic innovation partner with scientific and technological ambitions, a vibrant