Vietnamese trainees face debt, exploitation in Europe's largest economy despite promise of free training
Vietnamese trainees in Germany are facing debt and exploitation, including high broker fees, low wages, and unfair dismissals, despite promises of free vocational training. Some are left indebted and stripped of their rights.
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