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Cambodia has a young and dynamic population, a strategic location in the heart of ASEAN, a stable political environment, and preferential access to the EU market under the Everything But Arms scheme (EBA). The EBA grants duty-free and quota-free access for all exports from Cambodia, except arms and ammunition, to the EU, which is Cambodia's fifth-biggest trade. In 2022, total trade in goods between the EU and Cambodia equaled €6.3 billion...

Cambodia is one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia, with a GDP growth rate of 5.2% in 2022. The country has successfully transformed from a post-conflict nation to a dynamic market economy, attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) from various sources and sectors. 

According to a new report by the National Bank of Cambodia, FDI inflows in Cambodia between mid-1994 and end-2021 amounted to $41 billion, rising by 11.2% from the end of 2020...

In September 2020, Germany inked its latest foreign policy strategy for the Indo-Pacific region. The strategy document mentioned ASEAN 66 times and outlined a stepping up of engagement with the region – setting the course for a deeper relationship. 

Germany has been an active investor in Southeast Asia. In 2022, total two-way trade between ASEAN and Germany was US$85 billion, 35% more than in 2019, before the pandemic – placing it as the biggest contributor from the European Union bloc...

In episode #30 of AHK Vietnam Podcast, we invite you to join us in a talk show where the host and our guest speakers have discussed the drivers of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Vietnam and the crucial role that German education and training systems play in the country's development...

Sustainability has become a more and more common topic among the strategic development initiative of several businesses, in particular German manufacturers. Germany has a strong background being a leader in the transition toward a low-carbon-energy system since 2000 with German Energiewende, then German Renewable Energy Law and German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act this year...

Vietnam has one of the newest and most dynamic start-up scenes in Asia, and it has emerged as a hub for start-ups. Although Vietnam’s per capita GDP remains relatively low compared to other countries in the region, its economy is expanding faster than any other market. The annual growth hits 8.0% in 2022 and is expected to hit 6.7% in 2023 according to the World Bank’s prognose...

Over the years, Vietnam has emerged as a promising country for many international investors thank to its strong annual economic growth and key factors that contribute to this success – namely a stable political system, a young and dynamic workforce, a low wage economy and a growing middle class...

In this episode which is hosted by Trang Dao and Chi Pham from the AHK Vietnam, we will talk about German agricultural and food products in Vietnam, to understand more  about the potential of the market, the chances and the challenges from the perspective of our experts, Mr Dang Phuc Nguyen, General Secretary of Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association (Vinafruit) and Mr Bjoern Koslowski, Deputy Chief of AHK Vietnam. ...

Podcast #25 is a special gift AHK Vietnam kindly made for Vietnamese Women on the occasion of Vietnamese Women’s Day. Through this podcast episode, we wishes to honour Vietnamese women as well as enhance their voice and role in society.

It is our honor to welcome Ms. Dam Bich Thuy - President of Fullbright University Vietnam for an intimate conversation with our Host - Mr...

Many Vietnamese have heard about the city through the tale of the Grimm brothers – “The Musicians of Bremen” or “Những Nhạc sĩ Thành Bremen”. Located in the northern part of Germany, the Bremen region may be relatively small, however, it’s a major cultural and economic hub of north Germany. The Bremen region is known for its capacity for innovation, its commercial strength, and its entrepreneurial spirit...