An online platform combining culture, digital media, and AI runs from September 15 to October 31 on the culture ministry’s website. It features two independent categories: a video contest for sharing stories about Vietnam and a quiz contest to expand knowledge of the country. The award ceremony is scheduled for November 2026.

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.