same sex couple bonds beyond borders

Same-sex couple bonds beyond borders

After travelling halfway around the globe, the young German-Vietnamese same-sex couple Etienne and Thanh will tie the knot in Denmark – a step that is meant to secure their future, not just as a loving couple but also as content creators who want to contribute to improving the LGBTQ+ landscape in Vietnam and the world through their social media presence.
bayern agree to sign matthijs de ligt for 70 million euros

Bayern agree to sign Matthijs de Ligt for 70 million euros

Bayern Munich have agreed a fee of 70 million euros to sign Dutch central defender Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus, according to reports in German media.
vietnam develops worlds first effective vaccine against asf german newspaper

Vietnam develops world’s first effective vaccine against ASF: German newspaper

Vietnam has developed the world's first commercial safe and effective vaccine against African swine fever (ASF), German newspaper Agrarheute (Agriculture Today) reported on July 1.
vinfast plans to open more than 50 stores in europe

VinFast plans to open more than 50 stores in Europe

VinFast has announced its plan to open more than 50 VinFast Stores across Germany, France, and the Netherlands. The reveal came at the European premiere of its VF 8 and VF 9 smart electric vehicles at EVS35 – the world's largest EV event this year.
germanys dw considers vietnam new destination for european companies

Germany’s DW considers Vietnam new destination for European companies

Vietnam's active economic performance in recent years has captured the attention of some major European firms, said German English-language news site DW in a June 8 article.
german groups continue to invest in vietnam with improved confidence

German groups continue to invest in Vietnam with improved confidence

The majority of German companies are upbeat about the prospect of doing business in Vietnam with many expressing an intention to maintain investment in the country.
german invested firm plans three wind power plants in lang son

German-invested firm plans three wind power plants in Lang Son

Chairman of the Lang Son Provincial People’s Committee Ho Tien Thieu held a meeting with BayWa r.e. Wind Projects Vietnam Co. Ltd. on June 8 to discuss investment in wind power projects in the northern mountainous province.
most german firms plan to continue operating in vietnam

Most German firms plan to continue operating in Vietnam

Almost 93 percent of German companies already operating in Vietnam will continue to invest in the country and over 64 percent of them expect their business to develop better in the next 12 months, a survey from AHK World Business Outlook–Spring 2022 has revealed.
mercedes benz vietnam set to open new showroom in officehaus

Mercedes-Benz Vietnam set to open new showroom in OfficeHaus

German luxury automotive brand Mercedes-Benz is set to open a new showroom in OfficeHaus in Ho Chi Minh City by the end of 2022.
tgs green hydrogen to develop new plant for nearly 850 million

TGS Green Hydrogen to develop new plant for nearly $850 million

TGS Green Hydrogen from Germany plans to develop a green hydrogen plant in the Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre with the total investment capital of VND19.5 trillion ($847.8 million).
siemens to build one of europes largest shore power connections in kiel

Siemens to build one of Europe’s largest shore power connections in Kiel

Seehafen Kiel GmbH & Co. KG has commissioned German industrial giant Siemens AG with the construction of two additional SIHARBOR shore power plants at Kiel’s Ostuferhafen, according to a fresh statement released by Siemens May 25.
vietnam and germany promote rooftop solar in commercial and industrial sectors

Vietnam and Germany promote rooftop solar in commercial and industrial sectors

The rooftop solar project, implemented by GIZ in tandem with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, focuses on the adaptation of relevant technical regulations, key stakeholder capacities, and technology cooperation, with an aim to ensure the sustainable development of the Vietnamese market.
jackpot industrial zone deals there for the taking

Jackpot industrial zone deals there for the taking

In March, Savills brokered a 55-year long-term land lease between Fuchs, one of the world’s largest lubricant manufacturers, and Phu My 3 Industrial Zone in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau. This 2-hectare property is part of the German manufacturer’s plan to expand its footprint in Vietnam. VIR’s Hai Van spoke with John Campbell, associate director and head of Industrial Services at Savills Vietnam, about the significance of the deal and Vietnam’s endeavours to attract similar investments.
german firms hope for stronger partnership with vietnam

German firms hope for stronger partnership with Vietnam

The German business community have high expectations for stronger economic cooperation with Vietnam after the phone talks between Vietnamese Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on March 31.
oil prices stocks higher after eu snubs russia ban

Oil prices, stocks higher after EU snubs Russia ban

Crude prices were higher Friday and stock markets made decent gains after European countries decided against a ban on Russian oil imports over its invasion of Ukraine -- but Germany said it would slash its energy purchases from Moscow.