Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Nguyen Minh Vu (L) and Minister President Bodo Ramelow (Photo: VNA) Berlin (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Nguyen Minh Vu on March 22 made a working visit to Erfurt city in German state of Thuringen within the framework of the programmed aimed at intensifying the relations between the country and the state. At a working session with local leading officials, the diplomat expressed his joy at the fact that a delegation from the state lead by Minister President Bodo Ramelow is going to visit Vietnam at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh next month. The invitation, the first ever by Minh personally to a German locality, shows that Vietnam is very attentive to and appreciative of the importance of the visit, the diplomat stressed. The diplomat highlighted that Vietnam can supply young workers to meet the need of Thuringen, especially in the field of health care, and asked local authorities … [Read more...] about Vietnam, German state intensify cooperation
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Germany’s Vietnamese-born former vice chancellor takes job in Vietnam
The Hanoitimes - Philipp Roesler is expected to support Vietnamese startups to go global. Vietnam gains significant geopolitical footing after Hanoi summit: WEF’s executive Vietnam ranked 19th among world’s best destinations for expats Vietnam named among top friendliest places on Earth for expats VinaCapital Ventures, the technology investment company of VinaCapital, announced the appointment of Vietnamese-born Philipp Roesler, former German vice chancellor, as the Chairman of its Advisory Board as well as its two latest investments in Urbox and Wee Digital. Philipp Roesler. Source: Spiegel.de As Chairman of the Advisory Board, Roesler will provide counsel for both VinaCapital Ventures and its investees, stated VinaCapital in a statement. “In Europe, he was as a bridge between German startups and Silicon Valley, and now he will play this and other roles for startups in Vietnam,” stated Don Lam, co-founder of VinaCapital. For his part, … [Read more...] about Germany’s Vietnamese-born former vice chancellor takes job in Vietnam
Former German Vice Chancellor returns to work in Vietnam
Philipp Roesler’s main task will be to consult with and support domestic startups. Photo by Reuters/Michael Dalder Philipp Roesler, former Vice Chancellor of Germany, has been elected as chairman of VinaCapital Ventures. VinaCapital Ventures, one of the largest investment and asset management firms in Vietnam, made this announcement Friday. It said Philipp Roesler’s main task will be to consult with and support domestic startups so that they can connect with investors and bring products to international markets. Don Lam, CEO and co-founder of VinaCapital, said he believed that the former German Vice Chancellor can contribute his extensive experience working in various government positions and private management environments. "Philipp Roesler possesses advanced vision and experience in the fields of economics, technology, health, etc... Bringing him in to manage VinaCapital will be very beneficial to Vietnam," Lam said. Philipp Roesler is a German of Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Former German Vice Chancellor returns to work in Vietnam
Hanoi welcomes German investment
(VEN) - Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung made his statement while receiving Martin Dulig, Deputy Minister-President and Minister of Economic Affairs, Labour, and Transport of the German Federal State of Sachsen, in Hanoi on November 19. Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung (R) received Martin Dulig, Deputy Minister-President of German Federal State of Sachsen He said the capital city values its developing cooperation with several German localities. Most recently, local authorities supported the German Embassy in organising the Deutschland Fest 2018, which provided German experiences in Hanoi and attracted a large number of visitors. The municipal leader stressed that Hanoi priorities using technologies from Europe, particularly Germany, in local projects for water supply and environmental pollution treatment. The city has set the target of supplying all of its citizens with European-standard water by 2020. In response to the goal, … [Read more...] about Hanoi welcomes German investment
German delegation seeks trade cooperation with Viet Nam
Viet Nam has changed dramatically in the last three decades, thanks to its dynamic economic growth, and is close to being called an industrialised country. This is a promising start for further expansion of business relations between Germany and Viet Nam. The statement was made by Volker Wissing, Deputy Prime Minister of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate cum Minister of Economic Affairs, Transport, Agriculture and Viniculture of Rhineland-Palatinate, at a conference in Ha Noi on Monday. Despite being one of the 16 smallest States in Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate is a successful and forward-looking business region on the international stage. Besides its traditional strengths in chemical, pharmaceutical, automotive and mechanical engineering industries, the State is well-positioned in the environmental technology, agriculture and healthcare industrial sectors. Last year, Rhineland-Palatinate’s gross domestic product reached 144 billion euros (US$177.56 billion) and created some … [Read more...] about German delegation seeks trade cooperation with Viet Nam