Business

Germany’s Bremen State seeks stronger economic ties with Vietnam

Germany’s Bremen State and Vietnam see great potential for cooperation in trade, high technology, renewable energy, seaport, and vocational training, heard a conference held in Bremen, Germany.
Germany’s Bremen State seeks stronger economic ties with Vietnam ảnh 1Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Doan Xuan Hung at a working session with Bremen Senator of Economic Affairs Martin Gunthner in February 2017 (Source: VNA)
Berlin (VNA) – Germany’s Bremen State and Vietnam seegreat potential for cooperation in trade, high technology, renewable energy,seaport, and vocational training, heard a conference held in Bremen, thelargest port city in northern Germany, on May 17.

At the event, titled “Vietnam – future market of Bremen’seconomy”, experts and representatives from Bremen State’s Ministry of Economy,Labour and Port, and Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well as about 50enterprises from the state and neighbouring areas, spoke highly of Vietnam’sinfrastructure,human resources and investment support.

Bremen’s economic experts highlighted the northern port cityof Hai Phong as an attractive investment destination in Vietnam thanks to itsfavourable transportation with a highway system linking with Hanoi, airportsand industrial parks. Hai Phong and Bremen also share many similarities, theysaid.

Businesses’ queries on administrative procedure andnon-official fees were thoroughly answered.

The experts also pointed out a number of Vietnam’s weaknessessuch as poor capacity in investment promotion.

Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany DoanXuan Hung updated the participants on the political and economic situation ofVietnam as well as the Vietnam-Germany partnership in economy and trade.

He said economic and trade cooperation between the twocountries has yet to meet potential as two-way trade reached only 10 billion USD,accounting for under 0.4 percent of Germany’s foreign trade revenue, and Germaninvestment in Vietnam was just 1.4 billion USD.

He also lauded Bremen’s efforts to promote economic ties withVietnam.

Bremen has planned to launch its representative office inVietnam. Earlier in November 2016, Bremen Senator of Economic Affairs MartinGunthner also led a delegation of 30 local enterprises to Vietnam to seekpartnership opportunities.-VNA
VNA
#Bremen State #Germany #trade #high technology #renewable energy #seaport #Bremen Senator of Economic Affairs Martin Gunthner Germany
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

See more

Team 2 of the Hanoi Market Surveillance Sub-department inspects operations of a Petrolimex petrol station on Tran Quang Khai street (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi maintains stable supply of petrol, LPG

The Hanoi Market Surveillance Sub-department said petrol and LPG trading activities across the city remain stable, with supply largely meeting demand despite volatility in global energy prices.

A Qatar Airways aircraft is seen at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)

Qatar Airways cancels 13 more flights amid Middle East conflicts

Statistics show that airspace across the Middle East has yet to return to normal operations, with multiple FIRs still imposing restrictions or partial closures. As a result, international flight operations through the region continue to face disruptions and route adjustments.

New FDI registrations remained robust in the first two months of 2026, with 620 newly licensed projects worth 3.54 billion USD, up 20.2% in the project number and 61.5% in registered capital compared to the same period last year. (Photo: VNA)

FDI attraction in 2026: Vietnam adapts to new global investment standards

To further enhance FDI attraction amid rising global and regional competition, Deputy Minister of Finance Tran Quoc Phuong said the ministry is drafting new strategies on foreign-invested economic development and next-generation FDI attraction, focusing on more open, transparent and competitive institutional frameworks.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the conference. (Photo: VNA)

PM highlights 'silver economy' as sustainable growth driver

The PM stressed that population ageing is an inevitable part of development, and the key challenge is not to avoid it but to respond proactively with sound policies and decisive action to turn the "silver economy" into a new driver of growth, innovation and sustainable development.

The first EU – Vietnam Global Gateway Business and Investment Forum is scheduled to take place in Hanoi on March 24, 2026. (Photo: vneconomy.vn)

EU – Vietnam Global Gateway business forum to be held in Hanoi

Key discussions will centre on sectors viewed as catalysts for Vietnam’s sustainable growth such as sustainable transport, energy transition, infrastructure connectivity, green and digital transformation, and the adoption of ESG standards in investment and business practices.

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Trinh Duc Hai meets with representatives of FPT at its office in the La Défense area of Paris on March 10. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese tech firm FPT expands footprint in France

According to Dang Tran Phuong, Deputy CEO of FPT Software in charge of the European and Middle Eastern markets, FPT considers France one of its key markets in Europe. Since opening its first office there in 2008, the company has built a solid presence with offices in Paris, Lyon, Toulouse and Marseille.

The authority also proposed allowing airlines to apply a fuel surcharge on domestic airfares, with a flexible adjustment mechanism based on fluctuations in Jet A-1 fuel prices. (Photo baochinhphu.vn)

CAAV proposes tax cuts, financial support for airlines

These include a proposal to exempt 100% of the environmental protection tax on aviation fuel until the end of May this year, and to add aviation fuel to the list of goods eligible for a reduced value-added tax (VAT) from 10% to a lower appropriate rate.

Total market sales by the end of February reached 46,153 units, up 39% compared with the same period last year.

VAMA auto sales fell sharply in February

Of the total sales, passenger cars accounted for the largest share with 12,376 units, down 53% month-on-month. Commercial vehicles followed with 6,542 units, a decrease of 37%, while 360 specialised vehicles were sold, down 22% from the previous month.