vietnams crucial role in the global energy transition and tackling climate change

Vietnam’s crucial role in the global energy transition and tackling climate change

Vietnam, together with the international community, has been increasing its efforts to combat climate change and create a sustainable future. Nguyen Anh Dung, senior officer at the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Project under German development agency GIZ, writes about the country’s achievements and targets for the next decades.
potential of acquisition of offshore wind technology in vietnam

Potential of acquisition of offshore wind technology in Vietnam

Wind power is increasingly important as countries embrace their sustainable development journeys. Henri Wasnick, renewable energy advisor for GIZ Energy’s Support Programme (German Cooperation), digs into what Vietnam should do to achieve the country’s energy mix target in the shortest possible time.
bmw to invest 17 bn in electric car production in us

BMW to invest $1.7 bn in electric car production in US

German carmaker BMW said Wednesday it will invest $1.7 billion in the production of electric vehicles in the United States.
frances macron seeks german solidarity on energy

France's Macron seeks German 'solidarity' on energy

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Germany Sunday to show European "solidarity" over soaring energy prices, warning that Berlin's multi-billion plan to help its consumers could lead to "distortions".
vietnamese german partnerships further flourish

Vietnamese-German partnerships further flourish

Economic ties between Vietnam and Germany remain in good shape, as evidenced by the latest connection activities.
vietnam airlines flight makes emergency landing to save german passenger

Vietnam Airlines flight makes emergency landing to save German passenger

A Vietnam Airlines flight en route from Germany to Ho Chi Minh City made an emergency landing at Baku Heydar Aliyev Airport of Azerbaijan on late October 6 to save a German passenger with health problem.
germany to support vietnam in fostering socioeconomic growth

Germany to support Vietnam in fostering socioeconomic growth

Germany is willing to make significant efforts to support Vietnam in achieving its socioeconomic growth goals in collaboration with the target of carbon neutrality by 2050 and the phase-out of coal-fired energy by the 2040s.
addressing the popularity of problematic tourist attractions

Addressing the popularity of problematic tourist attractions

A fortnight ago, Hanoi’s famous train street made the news again after it was closed down for tourists. Despite the popularity for people to visit and take photographs, authorities have shut the area in the name of safety. Etienne Mahler talked with Julia Heuser, a German exchange student currently living in Hanoi, about her thoughts on the topic.
evaluating german vietnamese economic relations

Evaluating German-Vietnamese economic relations

In 2022, Vietnam and Germany will look back on 47 years of diplomatic relations, during which they have maintained historically solid and close connections. The two countries have come together to form strong ties since 1975. Today, there are around 430 German companies in Vietnam.
german groups expanding major operations in vietnam

German groups expanding major operations in Vietnam

The bilateral strategic partnership between Vietnam and Germany is witnessing a rise in trade and investment, amid investors from the latter showing a growing interest in the former and both nations expecting a brighter cooperation outlook.
german tie ups increase in labour training and export

German tie-ups increase in labour training and export

On the back of increasingly high labour demand in several of Germany’s economic areas, one part of the Vietnam-Germany friendship is to grow educational cooperation and support for Vietnamese workers going to Germany for training.
connecting continents via close multi sector cooperation

Connecting continents via close multi-sector cooperation

October 3 will mark the 32nd anniversary of Germany’s reunification. Marko Walde, chief representative of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (AHK Vietnam), writes about how important the Vietnamese market is to German investors.
deg impulse and novagroup start project for underprivileged students

DEG Impulse and NovaGroup start project for underprivileged students

NovaGroup and DEG Impulse, a subsidiary of DEG, the German Development Finance Institution, on September 26, announced the project “Teaching English and Informatics for Free for Primary School Students” in Binh Thuan and Dong Thap provinces.
germanys nuclear stay fails to quell debate

Germany's nuclear stay fails to quell debate

Germany's decision to keep two atomic plants on standby through the winter amid a power crunch has exposed cracks in the government and unleashed criticism from economic and energy experts.
oktoberfest vietnam inviting beer lovers back to the tents

Oktoberfest Vietnam inviting beer lovers back to the tents

Returning this year for its biggest edition yet, the exciting annual German beer festival will once again come to Windsor Plaza Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, and for the first time will also be staged at Daewoo Hanoi Hotel.