09-12-2021 10:38
Vietnam, together with Ecuador, Germany, and Ghana, co-chaired the Ministerial Conference on Marine Litter and Plastic Pollution at the World Trade Organization in Geneva in September 2021, where the nation committed to continue paying special attention to urgent issues such as marine litter, plastic consumption, and pollution. Meanwhile, several initiatives in Vietnam are already tackling the issue – among them a cooperation project between Vietnam and the European Union.
08-12-2021 14:13
Vietnam is moving from a linear to a circular economy, implementing transformative changes on the way. Lukas Schoeneck, a board member of the German Business Association, discussed with Bich Thuy the ongoing German support for the country’s efforts, and the lessons for successful implementation.
24-11-2021 13:30
German securities news site Börse-online.de on November 22 ran an article highlighting the high prospect of the stock market of Vietnam and the Vietnamese economy after COVID-19, underlining that the Southeast Asian country may grow 8 percent next year.
19-11-2021 09:56
Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Nguyen Minh Vu has briefed German businesses on Vietnam’s economic development and potential for companies in Baden-Württemberg State’s Karlsruhe city to invest in Vietnam.
18-11-2021 12:16
Business sentiment has edged higher in the past month as investors from nations as diverse as India and Germany grew slightly more optimistic about upcoming business conditions.
12-11-2021 10:48
International financial institutions are initiating partnerships with Vietnamese banks and other businesses through financing agreements, contributing to the energy transition.
09-11-2021 17:37
MM Mega Market is a new brand shaped after TCC Group, one of Thailand’s leading conglomerates, acquired Metro Cash & Carry Vietnam from the giant German retailer. Five years under the new management, MM Mega Market (MM) has been renovated to win the hearts of Vietnamese consumers. Bruno Jousselin, managing director of MM Mega Market Vietnam talked with VIR about the breakthrough changes at MM in the first five years, as well as its sustainable development strategy in the Vietnamese market.
09-11-2021 10:58
KURZ Group will develop a coating and thin film technology factory in Becamex VSIP Binh Dinh with the total registered capital of $40 million.
13-10-2021 16:48
The ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute of Singapore held the annual 36th round-table webinar themed “Braving the Storms: ASEAN in Crisis Mode”, with the support of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Foundation of Germany on October 12.
07-10-2021 08:00
The ties between Vietnam and Germany have strengthened over the past decade, driven by efforts of both governments and businesses. Martin Koerner, board member of the German Business Association in Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the decade-long journey, and the growth potential still ahead.
05-10-2021 16:39
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is the strongest force in the newly-elected Bundestag with 25.7 per cent. The party improved its results by 5.2 per cent compared to four years ago. The SPD and its top candidate, Olaf Scholz, were able to profit primarily from the weakness of the Christian Democratic Party/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU), which had previously provided Chancellor Angela Merkel. Her party suffered a landslide loss of 8.9 per cent, but is still the second-strongest force in parliament with 24.1 per cent.
03-10-2021 14:00
German investors have spoken of their delight at the ongoing enforcement of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, which for the past year has opened up prospects for them to capitalise on in Vietnam.
03-10-2021 14:00
High-quality German funds are channelling into Vietnam’s insurance market, offering different value propositions in the non-life insurance industry.
03-10-2021 11:00
More Vietnamese companies are looking to increase their market share of agriculture products in Germany with a view to capitalising on one of the biggest markets in Europe.
03-10-2021 10:00
German financial institutions and digitally-led banking platforms are doubling down on their efforts to stand in the good stead of Vietnam’s market, following various endeavours the two countries have upheld since its strategic partnership began.