To enhance cooperation with Germany’s federal states and strengthen the presence of Vietnamese enterprises in key economic regions, the Vietnam Trade Office in Germany participated in the Bavaria Asia-Pacific Forum 2025 held in Nuremberg on July 17, 2025. The Trade Office also organized a Vietnam Pavilion showcasing a wide range of products, from agricultural goods and coffee to industrial items such as Tien Phong plastics, Vietglove gloves, and NTQ technology products.
Bavaria – Germany’s Economic Powerhouse
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Bavaria is the largest state by area and the second-largest by population in Germany, ranking as the second-largest economy among the 16 federal states. It is a major hub for the German automotive industry, home to world-renowned manufacturers like Audi, BMW, and MAN, as well as about 1,100 key suppliers across the value chain, including Bosch, Brose, The Dräxlmaier Group, Rexroth, Schaeffler, and Webasto.
Bavaria also leads in the food and beverage industry, contributing nearly 20% of Germany’s total food sector revenue.
About the Bavaria Asia-Pacific Forum 2025
The Bavaria Asia-Pacific Forum, held biennially in Nuremberg, is one of Germany’s major international business networking events. The 16th Forum in 2025 attracted over 300 participants and hundreds of business consultationsinvolving German Chambers of Commerce Abroad (AHKs) from countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, Japan, and Hong Kong.
The main theme for 2025 was:
“The Global Economy in Transition – New Perspectives on Economy, Technology, and Investment.”
The Vietnam Trade Office, in collaboration with the Nuremberg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK Nuremberg), hosted an information booth providing market insights for German enterprises interested in Vietnam. Companies such as Bioworks (wastewater treatment), Global Logistics, Rödl & Partner, Schaeffler AG (automotive, mechanical engineering), Krone AG (agricultural machinery), and Memmert GmbH engaged in productive discussions with Vietnamese representatives.
During these meetings, the Trade Office introduced Vietnam’s key export products, potential investment sectors, and priority cooperation areas such as renewable energy, information technology, and vocational training.
Strengthening Ties with Bavaria’s Economic Institutions
On the sidelines of the Forum, the Vietnam Trade Office also held working sessions with:
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The Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development, and Energy of Bavaria,
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The German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK, IHK Munich),
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The German Asia-Pacific Business Association (OAV), and
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The Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) agency.
ASEAN – A Key Trade Partner for the European Union
The ASEAN bloc remains one of the EU’s top trading partners, ranking third after China and the United States. The ten ASEAN member states — Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines — form a dynamic region driving global trade and investment growth.
The growing cooperation between Vietnam and Bavaria contributes significantly to enhancing EU–ASEAN connectivity, fostering sustainable trade, technology transfer, and green innovation between the two regions.