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                        SUMMARY:[Hanoi] GBA Workshop: Vietnam’s Macroeconomic Outlook & Key Policy Shifts Impacting Foreign Businesses
                        DESCRIPTION:<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Vietnam's investment landscape is shifting amid global economic shifts and regulatory changes. As the global semiconductor race intensifies, Northern Vietnam is emerging as a strategic manufacturing hub. With cost-effective labor, proximity to China, and strong government incentives, the region is attracting industry leaders like Amkor, Samsung, and Intel.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition to investment location, foreign businesses must navigate key policies affecting operations, including tariffs, income tax incentives, and the impact of the ongoing trade war on Vietnam's exports as well as the availability of land and labor in certain areas of the country. These factors create both risks and opportunities for investors. This workshop provides insights into Vietnam's investment landscape, macroeconomic outlook and the latest policy developments, along with emerging areas for investment.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Join us for the <a href="https://gba-vietnam.org/">GBA</a> Members for Members Workshop, <em><strong>"Vietnam's Macroeconomic Outlook &amp; Key Policy Shifts impacting Foreign Businesses",</strong></em> co-hosted by <a href="https://ceecvn.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CEEC Vietnam​</a>, <a href="https://www.forvismazars.com/vn/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forvis Mazars Vietnam​</a> and <a href="https://nordchamvietnam.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NordCham Vietnam​</a> to explore opportunities and challenges in key industries, such as manufacturing and high-tech, helping businesses adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing market.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Event Details:</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Date:</strong> Thursday, 13 March 2025 | <strong>Time:</strong> 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Venue: </strong>Forvis Mazars Vietnam, 14th Floor, Peakview Tower, 36 Hoang Cau, Hanoi</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Attendance Fee: </strong>GBA &amp; Cohost Members: Free | Non-members: 500,000 VND (incl. complimentary canapés and drinks)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Speakers/Panelists:</strong></span></p>

<ul style="text-align: justify;">
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/luc-can-13a64486?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BD%2BKYIJ17TVWCvoQIh4WYLg%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Can Van Luc​</a>, Chief Economist of the <a href="https://bidv.com.vn/en/ve-bidv" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV)​</a></span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/minhnguyenmzs?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BuQ4pBpnXSB2%2F4qo6kd7l6w%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Minh Nguyen​</a>, Partner/Chairman of <a href="https://www.forvismazars.com/vn/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forvis Mazars Vietnam​</a></span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tddrealestate?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BW3LNeFh5QWK9WRBPkeRnrA%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Paul Tonkes​</a>, Industrial Deputy Director of<a href="https://indochinacapital.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Indochina Kajima Development (ICCK)​</a></span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr. Ralf Ziser, Executive Director/CEO of <a href="https://ingun.com/vi-VN" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ingun Vietnam​</a></span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A big thank you to <a href="https://www.forvismazars.com/vn/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forvis Mazars​ Vietnam​</a> and <a href="https://www.c5ip.vn/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Core5 Vietnam​</a> for sponsoring the event.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">For any inquiries, please contact us at <a href="mailto:maianh@gba-vietnam.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">email</a> or tel.: (+84) 903 720 788 (Ms. Mai Anh)</span></p>
<img class=" wp-image-43286" title="Workshop 13Mar." src="https://gba-vietnam.org/wp-content/uploads/Workshop-13Mar-1.png" alt="Workshop 13Mar." width="886" height="886" />
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