A memorandum of agreement (MoA) has been signed between Vietnam’s CMC University and the Schools of Next Practices (S-Next) under Germany’s Steinbeis University, focusing on strengthening cooperation in education and training for a highly skilled workforce.

BGWind GmbH, a member of the network of the German Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (BVMW), has identified Vietnam as a key labour market in its expansion strategy in the context where German economy continues to face labour shortages, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The Germany-based international media group specialising in economic, financial and political coverage of emerging markets IntelliNews on January 11 published its annual Vietnam Outlook report 2026, highlighting prospects for economic growth and what problems lie in store.

Leaders of German political parties have expressed strong interest in and admiration for Vietnam’s development achievements and the upcoming 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), during meetings with Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Nguyen Dac Thanh.

The Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (VMRCC), together with relevant agencies and the ship’s local agent, on December 11 coordinated the emergency transfer of a passenger injured aboard the cruise ship Westerdam en route from the northern province of Quang Ninh to Tien Sa Port in Da Nang.

VOV.VN - The Federal Government of Germany has pledged EUR185.5 million to support development projects in Vietnam over the next two years, the German Embassy in Vietnam said on December 2.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has long been a trusted and reliable partner of the German state of Thuringia. By placing greater focus on agriculture and agri-tech, areas where Vietnam has both strengths and strategic importance, the two sides can further strengthen and expand the foundation for mutually beneficial cooperation.

VOV.VN - KinoFest, the Goethe-Institut’s annual film festival in Southeast Asia dedicated to contemporary German cinema, kicked off in Hanoi on October 30, launching a series of screenings across Vietnam with ticket prices of only VND20,000 each.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is emerging as one of the most attractive destinations for German investors in the 2025-2026 period.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held phone talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on September 29 to discuss ways to make the Vietnam - Germany Strategic Partnership more substantive, effective and comprehensive, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties.