Bodo Ramelow spearheaded a German delegation to Da Nang, Vietnam, focusing on enhancing cooperation between the city and German entities across various sectors. The visit involved discussions with local authorities to review current socio-economic collaborations and identify new avenues for partnerships in education, vocational training, investment, technology, and workforce development.
During the meetings, Da Nang officials expressed their eagerness to broaden ties with German regions and institutions, particularly in human resource development. They emphasized the importance of vocational education and German language training. Additionally, the city is keen to attract more German investment in high-tech industries, including semiconductor production, renewable energy, the green economy, and digital transformation.
Ramelow underscored vocational education as a key area ripe for collaboration. He proposed the creation of joint training programs that would enable graduates to earn qualifications recognized in both Vietnam and Germany. His comments also highlighted the potential for strengthening business connections and fostering new investment opportunities between the two regions.
Germany has established itself as one of Da Nang’s principal European partners, with collaborative efforts extending across trade, technology, education, research, and cultural exchange. The recent discussions in Da Nang served to reaffirm the commitment of both parties to further expand their economic and institutional partnerships.