gvcic bolsters economic ties

GVCIC bolsters economic ties

Vietnam and Germany’s expanded trade and investment ties will be fuelled by the establishment of a German-Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the near future. On the occasion of Germany’s National Day (October 3), Wolfgang Manig, Deputy Head of Mission and First Counsellor for Economics and Consular at the German Embassy in Hanoi, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Tung about the chamber and German investment prospects in the country.  
infrastructure a need and a good bet

Infrastructure a need, and a good bet

All through Vietnam, infrastructure is overtaxed. One needs look no further than the flooding in Ho Chi Minh City last week, which caused great damage and ground business to a halt. But with challenges come opportunities. Managing partner Tony Foster and lawyer Le Hai Duong from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP tell VIR about the openings for investment from German infrastructure firms.
vietnamese fans to see modern talking in november

Vietnamese fans to see Modern Talking in November

Vietnam music lovers recently enjoyed music of Boney M, a band from Germany. Next month they will have a chance to see another legendary band, also from Germany, "Modern Talking".
digi texx leads the way in bpo

DIGI-TEXX leads the way in BPO

Since its establishment in Vietnam in 2003, German business process outsourcing provider DIGI-TEXX Vietnam has enjoyed success from the increasing demand for its services as well as the growing pool of talents ready to work in business process outsourcing (BPO). On the occasion of the German National Day, Alexander Bischoff, CEO of DIGI-TEXX Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Hong Anh about the BPO market and the company’s plan for the near future.
vietnams solar energy sector to boom under german leadership

Vietnam’s solar energy sector to boom under German leadership

Ingmar Stelter, director of GIZ Vietnam’s Energy Support Programme, and Rainer Brohm, a renewable energy expert, analyse the opportunities in Vietnam’s emerging solar market for German-Vietnamese business co-operation and the development of the domestic energy market.
german investments on the rise in local business

German investments on the rise in local business

As Vietnam’s business climate improves – and more free-trade agreements sweeten the pot – Germany’s investment in the country is set to grow. Khoi Nguyen reports.
siemens publishes new study on climate change

Siemens publishes new study on climate change

The “ASEAN in a climate of change: spotlight on sustainable energy in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam” report, which was conducted by Economist Corporate Network (ECN) and sponsored by German industrial conglomerate Siemens, was launched in Hanoi today.
levy edges fisher in european open play off

Levy edges Fisher in European Open play-off

BAD GRIESBACH IM ROTTAL, Germany: France's Alexander Levy edged Ross Fisher in a tense play-off to secure the European Open title at Bad Griesbach in Germany on Sunday.
mueller kimmich fire germany past norway

Mueller, Kimmich fire Germany past Norway

OSLO: Bayern Munich team-mates Thomas Mueller and Joshua Kimmich fired title-holders Germany to a commanding 3-0 win away to Norway in their opening 2018 World Cup qualifier on Sunday (Sep 4).
siemens to supply 64 wind turbines for 147mw onshore project in the us

Siemens to supply 64 wind turbines for 147MW onshore project in the US

German industrial conglomerate Siemens has received an order to supply, install and commission 64 onshore wind turbines for the onshore Grant Plains Wind project in US’ south central state of Oklahoma.
germany paris warsaw call for closer ties post brexit

Germany, Paris, Warsaw call for closer ties post-Brexit

The German, French and Polish foreign ministers have vowed to increase ties between their countries when Britain leaves the EU to secure a safer and more effective union.
eu nations must not to refuse muslim migrants merkel

EU nations must not to refuse Muslim migrants: Merkel

BERLIN: The refusal of some EU countries to accept Muslim refugees is "unacceptable", Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Sunday (Aug 28) as Germany called for quotas to divide the influx throughout the bloc.
germany expects 300000 asylum seekers this year official

Germany expects 300,000 asylum seekers this year: Official

BERLIN: Germany expects up to 300,000 asylum seekers to arrive this year, less than one-third of the total during 2015's record influx, the Federal Office for Migrants and Refugees (BAMF) said Sunday (Aug 28).
stuttgart sign japans asano on loan from arsenal

Stuttgart sign Japan's Asano on loan from Arsenal

BERLIN: German side Stuttgart confirmed on Friday (Aug 26) that they had signed Arsenal's Japanese forward Takuma Asano on a year-long loan.
merkel wants migrant return deals with north african states

Merkel wants migrant return deals with North African states

BERLIN: German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on Tuesday (Aug 23) on the EU and North African countries to do deals modelled on a controversial agreement with Turkey to stem migrant flows to Europe.