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Asia and Pacific

Interviews, coverage and background stories on Germany and its relations to Asian countries.

In Japan gibt es künftig die Ausbildung KfZ-Mechatroniker. Dual vocational training in Japan
Asia and Pacific
Skilled workers for international companies
There is an urgent need for skilled workers in Japan. Why two companies are now implementing Germany’s dual vocational training model for the first time.
Juliane Drews, Personalmanagerin bei UNICEF Indien, in Neu-Delhi #BetterTogether
United Nations
Diversity is what her job is all about
Juliane Drews has been working for the United Nations for nearly two decades - currently as HR manager at UNICEF India.
Prof. Dr. Ta ist Fachärztin für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie. #BetterTogether
Mental health
A doctor without borders
Professor Thi Minh Tam Ta from Vietnam explains why international exchange is essential in the area of mental health
Wim Wenders und Schauspieler aus „Perfect Days“ Film
Asia
Wim Wenders: A German director with a love of Japanese film
Wim Wenders is competing for an Oscar for Japan with “Perfect Days”. The country and its cinematic culture have long fascinated the German director.
Flixbus startet in Indien Long-distance buses
Asia
FlixBus launches in India
46 cities and 200 services per day: The German company FlixBus enters India’s long-distance bus market.  
Ngoc Dung Pham macht eine Ausbildung als Pflegefachkraft. Skilled specialists from Southeast Asia
Asia
A new future as a nurse in Germany
There is a shortage of around 150,000 nurses in Germany – a programme seeks to recruit them from Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Familie Trịnh mit den drei erwachsenen Söhnen “Boat People” from Vietnam
Asia
“The Germans were very open and helpful”
It was 45 years ago that the first refugee “Boat People” from Vietnam reached Germany. A Vietnamese family describes the impression that new start made on them.
Bergarbeiter mit Bohrgerät Mineral resource cooperation with Australia
Asia and Pacific
Australia is an in-demand mineral resources partner
Australia could be facing a new boom in mineral resources thanks to the energy transition and electrification: good prospects for the partnership with Germany.
Digitalmagazin 2023
Digital magazine
Opportunities – Working in Germany
Find out about how skilled workers are coming to live and work in Germany in our free 56-page magazine – in twelve languages, including English, Indonesian and Vietnamese.
Die Natur bewahren im Schulprojekt in Thailand. School project in Thailand
Asia
Planting trees for a better future
How pupils at a German school in northern Thailand are doing their bit for the environment, and why that is so important there.
Anne-Sophie auf dem Weg zum Hooker Valley Trek in Neuseeland Working holiday visa
Asia and Pacific
Experience New Zealand and Germany
Work and explore the country: Anne-Sophie, Marius and Daniel have travelled to New Zealand and Germany on a working holiday visa.
Ihr „Lächeln“ machte australische Quokkas zu Internetstars. Strong partners
Asia
Closely linked: Germany and Australia
The flight from Australia to Germany takes about 20 hours – yet the countries are closely linked. An overview of similarities and differences.

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