The “Vietnam Dialogue 2025” forum, held at the weekend in Frankfurt, brought together a large number of German and Vietnamese experts, scholars, and representatives from leading European corporations in the fields of technology, finance and energy.

A discussion session at the Vietnam Dialogue 2025 in Frankfurt.

Organised by Vietnam Advisors in collaboration with the German Asia-Pacific Business Association (OAV), this year’s event focused on four major themes shaping the future of Vietnam–EU economic cooperation, namely Vietnam–Germany–EU relations; Vietnam’s emergence as a global technology hub; green transition and investment opportunities for European businesses; and Vietnam’s prospects as a regional financial centre.

Discussions in the sessions centred on the Southeast Asian nation’s macroeconomic shifts and its potential to attract investment in high technology, renewable energy and sustainable finance.

In his opening remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Nguyen Dac Thanh affirmed that the strong turnout clearly reflected not only the robust development of the Vietnam-Germany Strategic Partnership but also the deep interest of European enterprises in Vietnam’s growth potential, at a time when the global political and economic situation is undergoing rapid and unprecedented changes.

Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, Counsellor at the Vietnamese Embassy, highlighted the stability of Vietnam’s political system, the Government’s strong reform commitments, and the dynamism of a 100-million-strong economy with a young, hardworking and eager-to-learn workforce.

They are factors that underpin the country’s appeal as an investment destination, she noted.

Speaking to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s resident correspondents in Germany, Jan Rene Fricke of Vietnam Advisors, who initiated forum, said this year’s edition welcomed 150 participants from the business, academia and political circles, all seeking to explore opportunities in Vietnam and identify new avenues for Vietnam–Germany and Europe–Vietnam cooperation.

Fricke noted that the nation is rapidly developing into a technology hub and becoming an increasingly important partner for the German industry.

Almut Rößner, Executive Director of OAV, said the bilateral Strategic Partnership, especially in economy, is witnessing unprecedented momentum.

She emphasised that key areas for deepening the bilateral relationship include sustainable development and digital transformation.

According to her, Germany strongly supports Vietnam’s ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Germany's technologies and expertise in renewable energy, from grid stabilisation to energy storage, could make a significant contribution to this goal.

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