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                        SUMMARY:GBA Business Meeting in May: Global Shifts, New Chances: Vietnam - Germany & Beyond
                        DESCRIPTION:<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In today's rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, understanding how global shifts affect Southeast Asia is essential for decision-makers. Join us for the<strong> GBA Business Meeting "Global Shifts, New Chances: Vietnam – Germany &amp; Beyond" </strong>on <strong>Monday, 5 May</strong> at <strong>New World Saigon Hotel </strong>where thought-provoking discussions will shed light on the bigger picture.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This meeting will provide context, clarity, and actionable insights to help businesses navigate today's complexities with confidence. It will address the priorities of Germany's new federal government, macroeconomic developments across Southeast Asia, and strategic perspectives from a transpacific viewpoint.</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;">Date: Monday, 5 May 2025 | Time: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Venue: New World Saigon Hotel, 76 Le Lai Street, District 1, HCMC</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Meeting chair: Mr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-wekezer-737aba61?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BkAXaESu3Rmuxo8Emm7We6Q%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Michael Wekezer​</a>, GBA Board Member/Country Manager of <a href="https://www.roedl.com/about-us/locations/vietnam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rödl &amp; Partner Vietnam​</a></span></li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Keynote Speakers &amp; Presentations:</strong></span></p>

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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/damien-cave-764b184?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BrglNFyXLS9ScpfUXh3AXBQ%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Damien Cave​</a>, Vietnam Bureau Chief of <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The New York Times​</a></span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/florian-constantin-feyerabend-8b373b32?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B5NA%2B78B%2FTeGXefJXxlgIjQ%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Florian C. Feyerabend​</a>, Resident Representative of <a href="https://www.kas.de/en/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Konrad Adenauer Stiftung ​</a></span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr. Michael Kokalari, CFA, Chief Economist of <a href="https://vinacapital.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">VinaCapital ​</a></span></li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Followed by a panel discussion and Q&amp;A with the audience.</span></p>
<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 950,000 | Normal: VND 1,150,000</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, Thursday, May 1st</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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