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                        SUMMARY:GBA Business Meeting in April: Traversing Vietnam’s Business Environment amid Global Trade Shifts & Tariff Turbulence
                        DESCRIPTION:<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">You are cordially invited to join us for <strong>the second GBA Business Meeting of the year!</strong></span>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In today's rapidly changing trade environment, tariffs are a key focus. The German Business Association (GBA)​, along with AmCham Vietnam​, EuroCham Vietnam​, and the German Consulate General Ho Chi Minh City​, is hosting a Business Meeting next Monday (14 April) to discuss recent developments and their impact on foreign companies in Vietnam.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This event will offer expert insights, practical implications, and future perspectives. Topics include the geopolitical effects of Trump's presidency on US-Vietnam relations, the US economic outlook, and its global market influence, especially in Southeast Asia.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We will also explore Vietnam's geopolitical restructuring and its effects on the business environment and investment climate, particularly for EU companies. EuroCham will share its advocacy priorities for 2025.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The event will end with a panel discussion to prepare businesses for upcoming opportunities and challenges. Reserve your slots now!</span></p>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Event Details:</strong></span>
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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Date: Monday, 14 April 2025 | Time: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Venue: Sofitel Saigon Plaza, 17 Le Duan Blvd, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Meeting chair: Mr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/erick-contreras-3b2618a1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Erick Contreras</a>, GBA’s <a href="https://eurochamvn.org/home-page/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EuroCham</a> Delegate/ Managing Director of <a href="https://www.basf.com/vn/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BASF Vietnam</a></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Keynote Speakers &amp; Presentations</strong></span>
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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. <a href="https://vietnam.diplo.de/vn-de/ueber-uns/gk-hcms/1223338-1223338">Josefine Wallat</a>, the <a href="https://vietnam.diplo.de/vn-en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Consul General of Germany in Ho Chi Minh City</a> - Opening Speech</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-gillin-b44a497/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mark Gillin</a>, <a href="https://www.amchamvietnam.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AmCham Vietnam</a>'s Chairman - Focus on US Trump’s Impacts to Global and SE Markets</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunojaspaert/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bruno Jaspaert</a>, <a href="https://eurochamvn.org/home-page/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EuroCham Vietnam</a>'s Chairman - Focus on Vietnam’s Geopolitics and EuroCham’s Key Advocacy Priorities for 2025</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Followed by a panel discussion and Q&amp;A with the audience.</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Fee:</strong></span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">+ GBA Members: Early bird*: VND 950,000 | Normal: VND 1,150,000</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">+ Non-members: Early bird*: VND 1,700,000 | Normal: VND 1,900,000</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">(*) Binding registration and payment for early bird tickets shall be made before <u>COB, Wednesday, April 9</u>.</span>

<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" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">email</a>&gt; or tel. &lt;+84 28 3823 9772&gt;</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We look forward to your participation in this insightful discussion!</span>

<img class=" wp-image-43888" title="Updated MBM April" src="https://gba-vietnam.org/wp-content/uploads/Updated_MBM-April.jpg" alt="Updated MBM April" width="601" height="751" />
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