On April 8, 2024, the German Business Association (GBA) held its monthly meeting at Sofitel Plaza Saigon, attracting 70 attendees. The session, led by GBA Vice-Chairwoman Ms. Minh Nguyen and Vice-Chairman Mr. Torben Minko, featured German Ambassador to Vietnam, Dr. Guido Hildner, and EuroCham Vietnam Chairman, Mr. Dominik Meichle, as keynote speakers.
The meeting’s theme “Embark on Vietnam’s Dynamic 2024: Explore Civic Vibrancy & Advocacy Trends” sparked a lively discussion. Participants delved into Vietnam’s political landscape, examining strategies for business growth and success in the country’s evolving markets. The speakers shared insights on international relations and strategic partnerships influencing Vietnam’s business environment.
Mr. Meichle highlighted EuroCham Vietnam’s main goals for 2024: to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), expanding regional outreach, advancing advocacy efforts, and being driven by data. Leading the advocacy for #TeamEurope, EuroCham Vietnam commits to supporting all sector committees – beyond just those related to environmental concerns – through regular dialogues with policymakers. Challenges are professionally articulated in writing, advocacy priorities are monitored, and achievements are communicated.
Ambassador Hildner concentrated on the energy transition and labor migration as pivotal elements of German-Vietnamese relations. He highlighted Vietnam’s significant role in spearheading the energy sector’s shift towards renewable sources, bolstered by the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) with Germany.
The meeting also underscored Vietnam’s significance in supplying skilled labor to Germany, a topic highlighted during Federal President Frank Walter Steinmeier’s visit in January 2024. The successful integration of Vietnamese jobseekers into the German labor market was celebrated, with over 4000 work visas issued in 2023 alone, and plans for further visa facilitation were discussed.
The GBA board and members also welcomed Mr. Peter Kompalla as the new Chief Representative of the German Industry and Commerce Delegation in Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos from April 1, 2024. Mr. Kompalla highlighted the importance of collaboration between GBA and AHK Vietnam to enhance bilateral trade relations and develop effective strategies for the future.
The GBA expressed our appreciation to the speakers and participants for making the meeting a resounding success and looks forward to future gatherings that will continue to inspire the community in Vietnam.
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[Save the Date] GBA Monthly Business Meeting in May
Topic: “Synergizing Strategies: M&A Legal Insights and Media Innovations in Vietnam’s Business Landscape”
Chairperson: GBA Vice-Chairman Mr. Martin Koerner
Date: Monday, May 6, 2024 | Time: 5.30 PM – 9 PM
Location: To be announced
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