German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi, have reached agreement on a range of strategic issues vital to both economies. Their plans to expand cooperation in critical minerals, advanced technologies, and the defence industry reflect efforts by the two industrial powers to strengthen strategic autonomy, safeguard supply chains, and respond to an increasingly complex international security environment.

Viet Nam encourages businesses based in Germany's Hamburg city to invest in the country, especially in green transition and renewable energy, said Prime Minister Le Minh Hung while receiving Peter Tschentscher, Prime Minister and First Mayor of Hamburg, in Ha Noi on October 14.

Viet Nam’s 108 Military Central Hospital and DIAKOVERE Annastift Hospital of Germany have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in orthopaedic trauma care, paving the way for in-depth collaboration in medical consultations, training, scientific research, and the adoption and transfer of advanced techniques.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam on October 3 sent a congratulatory message to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on the occasion of the 36th anniversary of the Day of German Unity (October 3, 1990-2026).

Lan Anh is the first Vietnamese national to serve as an ITLOS judge since the tribunal was established 30 years ago, marking a milestone in Viet Nam’s participation in international judicial institutions.

Ha Noi and Frankfurt have significant potential to expand cooperation in digital transformation, sustainable technology, trade and finance, Frankfurt Mayor and Head of Economic Affairs Nils Kößler emphasised.

The working visit to Germany by Vice President of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Thanh and a Vietnamese NA delegation from September 24-26 contributed to strengthening political trust and parliamentary ties, while promoting practical cooperation in vocational education, high technology and human resources between the two nations.

Deputy Minister of Construction Bui Xuan Dung has had a working session with German authorities and businesses to seek cooperation and explore technology transfer for the North-South high-speed railway project.

Germany has extended strict border control measures for another six months. This is seen as an effective “firewall” in efforts to stem the flow of illegal immigrants constantly seeking to enter this leading European nation.

Viet Nam's signature noodle soup took centre stage in Berlin on July 15 as the Pho Cultural Roadshow Europe 2026 concluded a three-week, six-country tour aimed at showcasing the country's rich culinary heritage and strengthening cultural ties through food.

Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Thanh called for stronger political trust, sustained high-level exchanges, closer coordination and mutual support at international organisations and multilateral forums, and more German investment in high technology, digital transformation, green transition, renewable energy, infrastructure, logistics and green finance.

Leaders of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and the German Bundestag reaffirmed their commitment to advancing cooperation between the academy and German partners for the mutual benefit of both countries during a meeting in Ha Noi on June 16.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man and Vice President of the German Bundestag Bodo Ramelow agreed to strengthen experience sharing in legislation, supervision, digital transformation in parliamentary activities, and lawmaking in emerging fields, while enhancing coordination at multilateral parliamentary forums during their meeting in Ha Noi on June 16.

Earlier this year, BVG announced that Berlin city authorities and the Lichtenberg district administration had approved the renaming of the tram stop in front of the Dong Xuan Trade Centre from “Herzbergstr./Industriegebiet” to “Herzbergstr./Dong-Xuan”.

Vietnamese entrepreneurs, academics, students and community representatives gathered in Düsseldorf for the 2026 NRW Vietnamese Forum under the theme "Connect – Support – Integrate – Develop," reaffirming their commitment to building a stronger and more sustainable community in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) state.

Deputy Minister of Finance Tran Quoc Phuong praised the German Government and Germany’s KfW Development Bank for their long-standing cooperation and support in Viet Nam’s socio-economic development at a working session in Ha Noi on May 27 with Christiane Laibach, member of the KfW Executive Board.

Vietnamese embassies across Europe staged a series of events to mark the 136th birth anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh on May 19.

Relations between the US and its allies in NATO have shown further strain after the Pentagon announced plans to withdraw around 5,000 troops from Germany within the next 6 to 12 months.

The Vietnamese community in Germany is strengthening connectivity and integration efforts, highlighted by a working session held on April 29 at the Dong Xuan Centre in Germany.

Leonie Gebers, State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, has reaffirmed Germany’s wish to elevate labour cooperation into a vital pillar of the Viet Nam – Germany strategic partnership.