While German consumers are familiar with Vietnamese products such as coffee, seafood, tea, and spices, many other quality items remain relatively unknown in the market. The Selgros event not only helped introduce Bac Giang lychee to German consumers but also provided them with the opportunity to experience other Vietnamese agricultural products.
The “German Career Truck” will continue its journey to various provinces and cities across Vietnam until November 2025, helping more Vietnamese students learn about vocational education and job opportunities in Germany.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son expressed his delight at the recent positive developments in bilateral ties and proposed major directions to strengthen the partnership across politics and diplomacy, trade and investment, science and technology, education and training, sustainable development, and people-to-people exchange.
A new vocational and language training school for the Vietnamese community opened on May 27 in Berlin’s Lichtenberg district, Germany, which is home to a large Vietnamese population.
During the visit, the delegation had a working session with the Federal Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW), the largest economic association in Germany.
Celebrating its 30th founding anniversary, the band "Buc Tuong" (The Wall) will have a special tour to France, Germany and the Czech Republic in June 2025, bringing the spirit of Vietnamese rock to music stages in Europe.
The association currently operates a nationwide network of 34 member branches and continues to expand its engagement in emerging areas such as digital transformation, innovation, climate response, and youth exchanges.
Chairman of the Vietnamese Association in Leipzig Bui Quang Huy said that the event was expected to help the second and third generations of overseas Vietnamese in Germany better understand their roots, and the Vietnamese community in Leipzig to strengthen solidarity.
The annual event, aimed at strengthening ties between the Vietnamese community and German friends, gathered over 100 golfers, including the Vietnamese Embassy staff, Lao Ambassador Mayboua Xayavong, representatives from the Japanese Embassy, German friends, sponsors, and others from golf clubs across the country.
This marks a significant milestone in VinFast's strategy to accelerate its sales model through dealerships globally, while reaffirming the company's strong commitment to driving green transition in Europe.
Under the agreement, the centre will be developed based on the Fraunhofer model, Europe’s renowned innovation platform, focusing on applied research and innovation to serve industry and society. The partnership will centre on two key pillars of project management (financial planning and public-private partnerships) and and scientific research (feasibility study and development strategies of semiconductor and microelectronics sectors in Vietnam).
Germany aims to elevate ties with ASEAN to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and launch an annual EU–ASEAN consultation mechanism on economic security, especially in sensitive industries like semiconductors and renewable energy.
In the context of the complicated global political and economic situation, German businesses affirmed that Vietnam is a top reliable partner and called on both sides to further open their markets, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Beyond traditional IT outsourcing (ITO) and digital transformation services, Vietnamese firms also present innovative solutions in AI, manufacturing, green transition, and semiconductor technologies, sectors that are drawing increasing global interest at Hannover Messe 2025.
Hessen is readiness to support Vietnam in developing international finance centres and share its experience in financial market management, Minister-President of the German State Boris Rhein has affirmed.
The Agriculture and Environment Newspaper and the German Agricultural Society (DLG) will focus on key agricultural industries, facilitating knowledge and technology transfer between delegations from the two countries. Opportunities will also be explored to recognise individuals and organisations with significant contributions to agricultural development in both Vietnam and Germany.
Six flights operated by Vietnam Airlines linking Germany and Vietnam have had their schedules adjusted due to strikes at Frankfurt and Munich, the two largest airports in Germany, from midnight to 11:59 pm on March 10 (local time).
The airline representative informed that the operation plan would be regularly updated by the airline in the following newsletters. Affected passengers will be supported by the airline according to regulations.
The resolution clearly states that citizens of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland will be exempted from visas for a temporary stay period of 45 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type and purpose of entry, on the basis of fully meeting the entry conditions as prescribed by Vietnam’s laws.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs will actively support the German Ambassador to successfully fulfill her duties, thereby contributing to the comprehensive development of Vietnam-Germany relations.
