March 21, 2026
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The 30-70 Gap: Vietnam's Supporting Industries Reality

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Germany–Vietnam Investment & Trade Landscape Interactive Report:

Why This Corridor Matters

Vietnam-Germany economic relationship has shown remarkable resilience and momentum:

  • Bilateral trade reached $11.6B in 2024, reflecting an 84.2% increase over twelve years
  • Germany is Vietnam's #1 trading partner in Europe, representing 20% of all Vietnam-EU trade

Complementary flows:

  • Vietnam exports: Electronics, footwear, textiles, furniture, coffee
  • Germany exports: Pharmaceuticals, industrial gases, machinery, high-precision equipment


The policy bedrock is in place:

  • 1975 – Diplomatic relations established
  • 2011 – Strategic Partnership
  • 1996 – Double Tax Agreement
  • Aug 2020 – EVFTA takes effect, eliminating 99% of tariffs over time


Germany is Vietnam’s most strategic bridge into the Europe, and Vietnam is Germany’s most agile launchpad into ASEAN.

German Investment Footprint in Vietnam

  • Germany ranks 3rd among European investors in Vietnam with $2.83B in registered capital across 490 projects
  • Key Investment Sectors: Manufacturing, R&D Hi-Technology, Medical Sector, Renewable Energy
  • Top Investors in Vietnam: Bosch, Siemens, Schaeffler, ZF, Continental, BASF, Henkel, SAP, Messer, Oechsler, Amann, Braun, Wunderlabel, Wendler


Where they’re clustering

  • Da Nang (Central Vietnam): Hi-tech manufacturing, software, precision engineering, med-tech; strong cost–infrastructure balance
  • Northern belt (Hanoi–Hai Phong): Automotive, electronics, industrial machinery
  • Southern belt (HCMC–Dong Nai): Consumer goods, pharma, logistics


Where the upside is

Logistics Solutions

  • Vietnam–Europe Landbridge Railway: Stable transit time & green solution
  • Rising demand for time-critical logistics (AOG/NFO/OBC) in high-value sectors served for semiconductors, EVs, biopharma,..


Renewable & clean manufacturing

  • Offshore wind supply chains, solar components, battery storage, smart grid services

International Financial Center - Da Nang ↔ Frankfurt

  • MoU signed to co-develop an International Financial Center focused on digital finance & green capital


Hi-tech Manufacturing: Automotive spare parts, electronics, med-tech

Link: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/vietnam-germany-trade-corridor-50-years-partnership-ewgic/?trackingId=mJ2Jeg7ZGpSbWDlcIQiRWw%3D%3D




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