Tim Demski, founder of JobVenture, accompanies four Vietnamese nursing trainees from Hanoi to bureaucratic appointments in Görlitz, easing their integration into Germany. The trainees, who began at Klinikum Görlitz in September, say his help solves problems and provides a sense of security and appreciation. Demski’s company offers both recruitment abroad and ongoing local support to prevent foreign workers from relocating to larger cities, ensuring a sustainable investment for employers.

Workers from India and Vietnam are paying thousands of euros for jobs in the meat industry in Kreis Gütersloh, where the number of work permits has surged. Despite expectations of improved working conditions after the COVID-19 crisis, the situation remains poor, with many employed in slaughterhouses and meat cutting.

In the first nine months of 2026, trade between Ho Chi Minh City and Germany reached nearly 2 billion US dollars. The city is promoting cooperation with German partners in seaports, logistics, technology, ecological transformation, and personnel development.

Hamburg's mayor Peter Tschentscher advocated for direct flight connections to Asia, citing the city's extensive international trade ties. He discussed Hamburg as a potential European destination with Vietnamese airline Vietjet Air, which has ordered Airbus A321neo planes largely built in Hamburg. Hamburg's airport CEO pledged to offer a competitive proposal for new Vietnam-Germany routes.

Two German opposition parties have urged the government to lift sanctions against Russia due to rapidly rising fuel prices. They argue the measures are putting significant pressure on domestic consumers.