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Vietnam Day 2025: Building bridges between Thuringia and Vietnam

On August 7, 2025, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) of Southern Thuringia in Suhl hosted Vietnam Day 2025 – a joint event organized by IHK Südthüringen and LEG Thüringen’s Team Thuringia International. The focus was on exploring economic opportunities and fostering cooperation between Thuringia and Vietnam.

Following welcome remarks by IHK President Torsten Herrmann and LEG Managing Director Andreas Krey, greetings were delivered by Thuringia’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Colette Boos-John, and Professor Dang Hoang Linh from the Vietnamese Embassy. Around 150 participants attended, all expressing strong interest in collaboration with Vietnam.

Successful case studies from Thuringian companies showcased the sheer variety of partnerships. A panel discussion explored opportunities in a globalized world, while workshops offered practical insights into market entry, talent acquisition, and cultural understanding. A special highlight was the ceremonial welcome of new trainees as part of the Vietnam Project. The evening concluded with networking and a cultural program celebrating both Thuringian and Vietnamese traditions. 

To gain firsthand insights, a business mission to Vietnam is planned for the fall, with stops in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Additional highlights in the schedule of the Team Thuringia International include a business delegation trip to China led by Thuringia’s Minister of Economic Affairs, a market exploration trip to Azerbaijan, and a business mission to the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town.

Great interest in Vietnam – Minister of Economic Affairs Boos-John and Torsten Herrmann, President of the South Thuringia Chamber of Industry and Commerce, with the participants of the event.

Great interest in Vietnam – Minister of Economic Affairs Boos-John and Torsten Herrmann, President of the South Thuringia Chamber of Industry and Commerce, with the participants of the event. Photo: IHK Südthüringen