His investigations changed the picture of the two most devastating wars that the USA has waged since 1945: In Vietnam he uncovered the My Lai massacre, in Iraq the Abu Ghraib torture scandal. A portrait of US investigative journalist Seymour Hersh.
By Okan Bellikli
Vietnam’s economy grew by eight percent in 2025, according to preliminary government data. In the fourth quarter, year-on-year growth accelerated to 8.46 percent. By comparison, economic growth had stood at around seven percent the previous year.
By Julia Fiedler
Germany is supporting Vietnam’s green economic transition. Through public financing, Berlin is laying the groundwork for sustainable development. China, meanwhile, is also benefiting from Germany’s engagement.
By Marcel Grzanna
Vietnam’s largest city, Ho Chi Minh City, wants to switch completely to zero-emission vehicles by 2030. The measures could significantly reduce the high levels of air pollution in the rapidly growing metropolis.
By Horand Knaup
The Vietnamese police are pursuing a journalist living in Berlin. He speaks of a case of "cross-border criminalization" and criticizes Vietnam's repressive tactics.
By Redaktion Table
The rule of law would make Vietnam an even more attractive location for foreign investors. Instead, the election of the new chair of the Supreme People’s Court sends the opposite signal.
By Marcel Grzanna
The feared downturn in the Vietnamese economy has failed to materialize. Chinese companies and a shift toward high-value industries are among the reasons for this.
By Redaktion Table
For the first time, the US company is relocating a new product series to Vietnam right from the start. The fact that the Chinese company BYD is playing a central role in Apple’s plans underlines the new dependencies.
By Jörn Petring
Imported steel is to be subject to higher tariffs from 2026. The duty-free import quotas will be almost halved. The EU Commission’s proposal also affects countries with which free trade agreements exist.
By Lukas Bayer and János Allenbach-Ammann
