evfta evipa unleash market potential for european firms german minister

EVFTA, EVIPA unleash market potential for European firms: German minister

The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), which were ratified by the European Parliament (EP) on February 12, offer significant business opportunities for European enterprises, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Peter Altmaier has said.
german investors recognise vietnams efforts in covid 19 fight

German investors recognise Vietnam’s efforts in COVID-19 fight

Up to 44 percent of German investors recognise the prompt and effective response by the Vietnamese Government to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, according to a survey announced by the German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (AHK) on February 12.
mueller shines as bayern squeeze into german cup quarter finals

Mueller shines as Bayern squeeze into German Cup quarter-finals

Thomas Mueller weighed in with a goal and an assist as holders Bayern Munich squeezed past Hoffenheim 4-3 on Wednesday (Feb 5) to reach the quarter-finals of the German Cup.
evfta makes vietnam more attractive to eu investors german media

EVFTA makes Vietnam more attractive to EU investors: German media

Foreign investors, especially those from the European Union (EU) would find it more appealing to land investment in Vietnam when the EU- Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) takes effect, according to German broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW).
can tho to double capacity of german funded wastewater treatment plant

Can Tho to double capacity of German-funded wastewater treatment plant

The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is planning to double the capacity of its wastewater collection and treatment plant, which was partly funded by the German Development Bank (KfW), and considers this one of the investment priorities in the coming time.
six germans dead as drunk driver hits tourists in italian alps

Six Germans dead as 'drunk driver' hits tourists in Italian Alps

A drunk driver ploughed into pedestrians in an Italian Alpine village on Sunday (Jan 5), killing six German tourists and injuring 11 other people, authorities said.
volkswagen in talks to settle german dieselgate mass lawsuit

Volkswagen in talks to settle German 'dieselgate' mass lawsuit

Car giant Volkswagen said Thursday it would open talks on a possible settlement in a mass lawsuit brought by hundreds of thousands of German diesel car owners over emissions cheating.
germany ready to support vietnams digital sphere

Germany ready to support Vietnam’s digital sphere

With Vietnam’s strategy to increase the quality of foreign investment in the digital age, German businesses are eyeing green and high-tech projects in the country. Marko Walde, chief representative of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam, highlights the movements of German investment in 2019 and future plans.
siemens committed after a stellar 2019

Siemens committed after a stellar 2019

German-backed Siemens Vietnam has concluded 2019 with positive results. Pham Thai Lai, president and CEO of Siemens Vietnam, Singapore, and the ASEAN, talked with VIR’s Thanh Dat about how the company has weathered all difficulties to reap rewards in the past year.
volkswagen says production suspended in algeria

Volkswagen says production suspended in Algeria

Car manufacturer Volkswagen has suspended production in Algeria, where the head of its local partner has been detained since June in a corruption probe, a spokesman for the German auto giant said.
german firms see positive outlook

German firms see positive outlook

In alignment with global investment changes, an increasing amount of German firms are turning their heads towards Vietnam, seeking to venture into partnerships with local conglomerates in order to tap into the country’s growth potential.
german printers eye industry 40 opportunities in vietnam

German printers eye Industry 4.0 opportunities in Vietnam

A number of German firms in the printing and packaging industry are seeking new opportunities in Vietnam to cash in on local growing demand for high-tech products amidst the wide influence of Industry 4.0.
evfta to advance german activity across the board

EVFTA to advance German activity across the board

German businesses are looking at Vietnam to grasp new opportunities ahead of enforcement of EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, scheduled for next year. As part of the OAV-German Asia-Pacific Business Association delegation to Vietnam, former Vice Chancellor of Germany and Federal Minister of Economics and Technology Philipp Rösler discussed with VIR’s Tung Anh the German investment opportunities linked to the upcoming landmark deal.
bayer accompanies sustainable agriculture in vietnam

Bayer accompanies sustainable agriculture in Vietnam

Bayer Group from Germany is ready to share its technology in production to enhance the competitiveness of Vietnam's agricultural industry in the international market and adapt to increasing climate change.
german police offer half a million euro reward for stolen jewels

German police offer half a million euro reward for stolen jewels

Investigators in Germany on Thursday (Nov 28) offered a half-a-million-euro reward for information about the spectacular heist in which robbers snatched priceless diamonds from a state museum in Dresden.