addressing the popularity of problematic tourist attractions

Addressing the popularity of problematic tourist attractions

A fortnight ago, Hanoi’s famous train street made the news again after it was closed down for tourists. Despite the popularity for people to visit and take photographs, authorities have shut the area in the name of safety. Etienne Mahler talked with Julia Heuser, a German exchange student currently living in Hanoi, about her thoughts on the topic.
evaluating german vietnamese economic relations

Evaluating German-Vietnamese economic relations

In 2022, Vietnam and Germany will look back on 47 years of diplomatic relations, during which they have maintained historically solid and close connections. The two countries have come together to form strong ties since 1975. Today, there are around 430 German companies in Vietnam.
german groups expanding major operations in vietnam

German groups expanding major operations in Vietnam

The bilateral strategic partnership between Vietnam and Germany is witnessing a rise in trade and investment, amid investors from the latter showing a growing interest in the former and both nations expecting a brighter cooperation outlook.
german tie ups increase in labour training and export

German tie-ups increase in labour training and export

On the back of increasingly high labour demand in several of Germany’s economic areas, one part of the Vietnam-Germany friendship is to grow educational cooperation and support for Vietnamese workers going to Germany for training.
connecting continents via close multi sector cooperation

Connecting continents via close multi-sector cooperation

October 3 will mark the 32nd anniversary of Germany’s reunification. Marko Walde, chief representative of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (AHK Vietnam), writes about how important the Vietnamese market is to German investors.
deg impulse and novagroup start project for underprivileged students

DEG Impulse and NovaGroup start project for underprivileged students

NovaGroup and DEG Impulse, a subsidiary of DEG, the German Development Finance Institution, on September 26, announced the project “Teaching English and Informatics for Free for Primary School Students” in Binh Thuan and Dong Thap provinces.
germanys nuclear stay fails to quell debate

Germany's nuclear stay fails to quell debate

Germany's decision to keep two atomic plants on standby through the winter amid a power crunch has exposed cracks in the government and unleashed criticism from economic and energy experts.
oktoberfest vietnam inviting beer lovers back to the tents

Oktoberfest Vietnam inviting beer lovers back to the tents

Returning this year for its biggest edition yet, the exciting annual German beer festival will once again come to Windsor Plaza Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, and for the first time will also be staged at Daewoo Hanoi Hotel.
eurozone stocks euro tumble as russia fuels energy crisis

Eurozone stocks, euro tumble as Russia fuels energy crisis

Eurozone stocks tumbled Monday and the euro hit a new 20-year dollar low on energy crisis fears, after Russia said it would not restart gas flows to Germany and effectively most of the continent.
germanys geuther to fuel boom of vietnams mum and kid market

Germany’s Geuther to fuel boom of Vietnam’s mum and kid market

Geuther, a premium kid’s furniture brand from Germany, has officially joined Vietnam's mum and kid market, which has been rising very fast and attracting many domestic and foreign corporations.
an enticing arena for german groups

An enticing arena for German groups

In recent years, Vietnam has turned into a bright spot for foreign direct investment, especially for German investors, and there are many major reasons why this is the case.
adidas ceo rorsted to stand down in 2023

Adidas CEO Rorsted to stand down in 2023

Adidas will get a new CEO "during the course of 2023" as it seeks to emerge from the turbulence of Covid-19 lockdowns and other challenges, the German sportswear giant said on Monday.
vietnamese using new passport form can travel to germany

Vietnamese using new passport form can travel to Germany

Germany now temporarily recognises the new model Vietnamese passport that provides information about the place of birth. Visa issuances will resume, with the exception of multi-year type C visas.
germany stops issuing visas for vietnams new passport

Germany stops issuing visas for Vietnam’s new passport

The status of the new Vietnamese passport has been thrown up in the air after Germany declared that it would not issue visas, citing insufficient details regarding the holder’s place of birth.
vietnam grows on strong footing german newspaper

Vietnam grows on strong footing: German newspaper

Vietnam has seen strong growth in two years of COVID-19 and an increase in foreign direct investment (FDI), according to an article on the Southeast Asian nation’s development freshly published on Germany’s Junge Welt newspaper.