germanys james bond found guilty of tax evasion

Germany's 'James Bond' found guilty of tax evasion

BERLIN: Germany's former top spy, Werner Mauss, was on Thursday (Oct 5) given a two-year suspended sentence and ordered to donate €200,000 (US$235,000) to charity as he was convicted for tax evasion.
germany england seal 2018 world cup berths

Germany, England seal 2018 World Cup berths

PARIS: Defending champions Germany clinched a place at next year's World Cup in Russia with a 3-1 win in Northern Ireland on Thursday (Oct 5), while England beat Slovenia 1-0 to secure their berth.
regional hub for german investors

Regional hub for German investors

With Vietnam’s significantly improved business climate and large consumer demand, Germany’s investment and goods flows into the country – one of their most important markets in Asia – are set to grow. Thanh Dat reports.
sopec experts thrive in the vietnamese market

SOPEC experts thrive in the Vietnamese market

SOPEC, a German specialist in project management and process solutions, is thriving on the growth of the Vietnamese economy.
germanys far right afd has more immigrant mps than merkels conservatives

Germany's far-right AfD has more immigrant MPs than Merkel's conservatives

BERLIN: The anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany (AfD) will have proportionally more lawmakers with an immigrant background in the new parliament than Chancellor Angela's conservatives, according to a survey.
no halt on visa issuance for vietnamese german embassy

No halt on visa issuance for Vietnamese: German embassy

The German Embassy in Hà Nội on Wednesday officially refuted rumours that the European country temporarily stopped issuing visas for Vietnamese nationals.
euro retreats as investors fret over german election

Euro retreats as investors fret over German election

LONDON: The euro slid back under US$1.18 for the first time in a month on Tuesday (Sep 26) as investors worried about the difficulties Angela Merkel will have putting together a government coalition in Germany and the implications for Europe.
alstom siemens merge to create new european rail champion

Alstom, Siemens merge to create new European rail champion

PARIS: The manufacturer of France's iconic TGV trains Alstom on Tuesday (Sep 26) announced a "merger of equals" with German industrial leader Siemens in a politically tricky deal to create a new European rail champion.
neymar earns 3m per month at psg report

Neymar earns €3m per month at PSG: Report

BERLIN: Brazil superstar Neymar earns just over €3 million a month at Paris Saint-Germain, according to German magazine Der Spiegel.
merkel wins fourth term hard right gains foothold in parliament

Merkel wins fourth term, hard right gains foothold in parliament

BERLIN: Chancellor Angela Merkel clinched a fourth term in Germany's election on Sunday (Sep 24), but her victory was clouded by the entry into parliament of the hard right AfD, the best showing for a nationalist force since World War II.
after migrant influx voters ask what makes a german

After migrant influx, voters ask: What makes a German?

BERLIN: Germans vote in a general election on Sunday (Sep 24) after a campaign which has seen parties spar over how closely refugees and immigrants should integrate into the national culture, sparking fierce discussions about what it means to be German.
film spotlights abortion taboos

Film spotlights abortion taboos

The eighth German Film Festival has closed in the central province of Đà Nẵng. Nine films were screened in big cities throughout Việt Nam, including the opening festival movies, 24 Weeks and Millennials.
first german solar training week in vietnam to match german expertise with local demand

First German Solar Training Week in Vietnam to match German expertise with local demand

Over 50 project developers and engineering service companies from the Vietnamese solar sector participated in the first German Solar Training Week in Ho Chi Minh City today.
25th oktoberfest vietnam prepares with an extra kick

25th Oktoberfest Vietnam prepares with an extra kick

The traditional German festival will return to Vietnam in late September, with special treats to celebrate the 25th milestone.
basf listed as top class sustainability firm in djsi world

BASF listed as top-class sustainability firm in DJSI World

German chemistry group BASF has been recognised once again for its innovation management and sustainability reporting.