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                        SUMMARY:GBA Business Meeting in March: "Vietnam’s Economic Future: Opportunities and Challenges"
                        DESCRIPTION:<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Since the Đổi Mới reforms began in 1986 and the lifting of the US embargo in 1994, Vietnam has experienced rapid growth and liberalization. This transformation has also significantly boosted German business activities in Vietnam and for the German business association.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the past 30 years, German companies have navigated various highs, such as Vietnam's WTO membership, and challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating resilience in constantly changing market conditions. In our first monthly business meeting of this anniversary year, we aim to look ahead and analyze the scenarios Vietnam may encounter in the coming years and decades of economic development.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>Will Vietnam remain on the path of reform and global integration?</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>What impacts will demographics have on domestic consumption?</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Join us for the GBA Business Meeting in March to explore these critical questions and more. Our speakers will decode the complex outlook of Vietnam and help you align your business strategies with macroeconomic trends.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Event Details:</strong></span></p>

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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Date</strong>: Monday, 3 March 2025 | <strong>Time</strong>: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Venue</strong>: Park Hyatt Saigon, 2 Lam Son Square, District 1, HCMC</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Meeting Chair: </strong>GBA Chairman Mr. Alexander Ziehe</span></li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Keynote Speakers:</strong></span></p>

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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/trandu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Du Tran​</a> - Senior Partner - <a href="https://www.ey.com/en_gl" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EY Consulting Vietnam​</a></span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdlondon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jonathan London​</a> - Senior International Economist - <a href="https://www.undp.org/vietnam" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">UNDP Vietnam​</a></span></li>
 	<li>Mr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/teck-kin-suan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Suan Teck Kin</a>, CFA - Head of Research, Executive Director - <a href="https://www.uobgroup.com/uobgroup" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">UOB Group</a></li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Fee:</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">+ GBA Members: Early bird*: VND 1,300,000 | Normal: VND 1,500,000</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">+ Non-members: Early bird*: VND 1,700,000 | Normal: VND 1,900,000</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">(*) Binding registration and payment for early bird tickets shall be made before <u>COB, Wednesday 26 February</u>.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Should you have any questions, please contact us at &lt;<a href="mailto:maianh@gba-vietnam.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">email</a>&gt; or tel. &lt;+84 28 3823 9772&gt;</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We look forward to your participation in this insightful discussion!</span></p>
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