On February 14, German Ambassador to Vietnam, Ms. Helga Margarete Barth, held a press conference, officially launching the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Germany and Vietnam (September 23, 1975 - September 23, 2025).
At the press conference, Ambassador Barth introduced the activities expected to take place in 2025:
The "berlin brilliant" concert Gala will be held in Hanoi on February 21 and in Ho Chi Minh City on February 28 with the participation of internationally recognized female voice Katharine Mehrling.
The signing ceremony between the German Bundesliga and the Vietnam Football Federation was held on February 26, in Hanoi.
The vocational festivals will be held on April 26, in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in June and November.
The German Festival will be held in Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi from September 19-21.
The performance of modern Talking singer Thomas Anders will take place on October 25, in Hanoi.
A highlight not to be missed for those who want to study and work in Germany is the "Germany Career Journey" program.

Through mobility and interaction, young people as well as partners and the public in Vietnam will be provided with information on safe and legal immigration methods to Germany (for vocational learners, skilled workers and students); programs equipped with knowledge of language, culture and career guidance; vocational and higher education in Vietnam based on German standards.
The car will move in stages to some provinces and cities from April to November 2025: Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Hue, Da Nang, Khanh Hoa, Nha Trang, Ninh Thuan, Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Hai Phong, Hai Duong, Thai Nguyen, Can Tho, Long An, An Giang.
The tour guide will stop for some days (2-4 days) at central locations to provide comprehensive information and advice. The launching ceremony of the vehicle is expected to be held with the Vietnamese Government on April 25, 2025 in front of the Goethe Institute in Hanoi.
The highlight of the program is expected to be the German Festival in September 2025 at Hoan Kiem Lake, where everyone will congratulate and experience the 50th anniversary of cooperation between the two countries.