eu vietnam cooperation to take on plastic and marine pollution

EU-Vietnam cooperation to take on plastic and marine pollution

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.
german know how to find vietnams own path to sustainability

German know-how to find Vietnam’s own path to sustainability

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.
german journal highlights vietnamese stock markets prospects

German journal highlights Vietnamese stock market’s prospects

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.
vietnam introduces investment potential to german firms

Vietnam introduces investment potential to German firms

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.
confidence climbing in foreign business attitudes

Confidence climbing in foreign business attitudes

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.
strategic cooperation floods in for banks greener visions

Strategic cooperation floods in for banks’ greener visions

International financial institutions are initiating partnerships with Vietnamese banks and other businesses through financing agreements, contributing to the energy transition.
mm mega market five years to win over vietnamese consumers

MM Mega Market: Five years to win over Vietnamese consumers

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.
kurz group to develop a 40 million factory in becamex vsip binh dinh

KURZ Group to develop a $40 million factory in Becamex VSIP Binh Dinh

KURZ Group will develop a coating and thin film technology factory in Becamex VSIP Binh Dinh with the total registered capital of $40 million.
webinar discusses aseans braving storm in covid 19 crisis

Webinar discusses ASEAN’s braving storm in COVID-19 crisis

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.
the road to facilitating german trade

The road to facilitating German trade

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.
end of the merkel era ushers in new journey for german leaders

End of the Merkel era ushers in new journey for German leaders

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.
germans see bright side of evfta impact

Germans see bright side of EVFTA impact

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.
institutions join with domestic insurers

Institutions join with domestic insurers

High-quality German funds are channelling into Vietnam’s insurance market, offering different value propositions in the non-life insurance industry.
vietnamese groups grasp german export prospects

Vietnamese groups grasp German export prospects

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.
digital demand leads to german presence

Digital demand leads to German presence

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.