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                        SUMMARY:GBA Monthly Business Meeting: Investment Trends and China+1
                        DESCRIPTION:<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em><em style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Vietnam's investment landscape has become a magnet for German companies and the China +1 strategy, with impressive numbers reflecting their growing interest. Over the past decade, German investments in Vietnam have witnessed a remarkable rise, reaching a cumulative value of over $2 billion. Prominent German companies have established a strong presence in Vietnam, capitalizing on its skilled workforce and expanding consumer market</em></em></span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Due to the prevailing global uncertainty, numerous German companies are compelled to diversify their supply chains and their production facilities to ensure sustainable development. The objective is to achieve long-term sustainability and safeguard the future of German companies on a global scale by enhancing diversification and resilience within the supply chain. Over the past three years, this concept has gained momentum. It is important to note that diversification does not imply a complete shift away from China, as German companies still recognize China as one of the most crucial markets. However, they are simultaneously establishing additional production plants in other countries or seeking out new suppliers in the region, especially in Vietnam, to mitigate risks and enhance their overall business resilience. </em></span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>GBA Monthly Business Meeting | Investment Trends and China+1</strong></span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Date</strong>: Monday, 5 June | 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Venue</strong>: Lotte Hotel Saigon, 2A-4A Ton Duc Thang Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Meeting chair</strong>: Marko Walde, Chief Representative of AHK Vietnam | GBA Vice-Chairman</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Presentation:</strong></span>
<ul style="list-style-type: square;">
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>“Recent Tr<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ends in Supply Chain Diversification by German Enterprises”</span></strong> by Mr. Björn Koslowski – Deputy Chief Representative/ Head of Market Entry Services of <a href="https://vietnam.ahk.de/en/">AHK Vietnam </a></span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>“Best practice of the current trend”</strong> by Mr. Cuong Tran – General Manager of <a href="https://www.bauerhin.com/unternehmen/standorte/"><span class="WdYUQQ">IGB Automotive Vietnam</span></a></span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>"Best Practice of Extension Investment in Vietnam"</strong> by Mr. Hong Han Thanh – General Director of <a href="https://www.pepperl-fuchs.com/singapore/zh/index.htm?countrysiteid=63">Pepperl+Fuchs Vietnam</a></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #800000;"><strong>Registration <a style="color: #800000;" href="https://rtpm.spectos.com/mbm5june2023">here&gt;&gt;&gt;</a></strong></span>

<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Agenda:</b></span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span lang="de-CH">5:30 PM – 6:20 PM: Registration &amp; Welcome Drink
</span><span lang="de-CH"><span class="WdYUQQ">6:20 PM – 6:40 PM</span>: Opening, Updates &amp; Introduction New Members
</span><span lang="de-CH">6:40 <span class="WdYUQQ">PM</span> <span class="WdYUQQ">– </span>7:45 PM: Presentations and Forum discussion with Q&amp;A
</span><span lang="de-CH"><span class="WdYUQQ">7:45 PM – 9:00 PM</span>: International Buffet, Drinks &amp; Networking</span></span>

<strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #333333;"><span lang="en-GB">Attendance Fee:</span></span></strong>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The meeting will be a physical event, but also dialing online will be possible</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">+ On-site:</span>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- GBA Members: Early bird*: VND 1,000,000 - Normal: 1,300,000</span>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- Non-members: Early bird*: VND 1,600,000 - Normal: 1,900,000</span>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>(*) binding registration by 31 May 2023</i></span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">+ Online:</span>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- GBA Members: Free of charge</span>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">- Non-members: VND 200,000</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">For any inquiries, please contact our GBA Office, Ms. Mai Anh: <a href="mailto:maianh@gba-vietnam.org">maianh@gba-vietnam.org</a></span>
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