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                        SUMMARY:Dialogue and Investment Promotion Conference: "Hai Phong - Strategic Gateway to the New Era”
                        DESCRIPTION:<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The <a href="https://gba-vietnam.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>German Business Association (GBA)</strong></a>, in collaboration with the <a href="https://en.haiphong.gov.vn/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Hai Phong City People's Committee</strong>​</a> and the <a href="https://en.vcci.com.vn/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)</strong>​</a>, cordially invites you to a high-level two-part program in Hai Phong. This special event offers a unique platform to explore investment opportunities, engage with Vietnamese leadership and business communities, and foster strategic partnerships across APEC, particularly with Hai Phong, one of Vietnam's leading logistics and industrial hubs.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>EVENT PROGRAM 📅 Tuesday, 15 July 2025 | 📍 Hai Phong City</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Morning Session</u>: Dialogue with Hai Phong Authorities</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>‣ Time</strong>: 9:45 AM – 11:30 AM</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>‣ Venue</strong>: Hai Phong City People's Committee, 18 Hoang Dieu, Hong Bang, Hai Phong City (<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/bmnMYbWuwNMcKJjx5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">map​</a>)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>‣ Participants</strong>: Leaders of Hai Phong People's Committee and relevant departments; H.E. Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany; GBA Chairman; GBA Members</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>‣ Key Focus:</strong></span></p>

<ul style="text-align: justify;">
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Dialogue </strong>between Hai Phong City Leaders and German Enterprises.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Discussion </strong>and <strong>recommendations </strong>on improving the investment environment and facilitating FDI business operations.</span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><u>Afternoon Session</u>: Investment Promotion Conference: "Hai Phong - Strategic Gateway to the New Era"</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>‣ Time: </strong>2:30 PM – 8:30 PM</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>‣ Venue: </strong>City Conference and Performance Center, Tran Kien Street, Bac Song Cam Urban Area, Hai Phong City (<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/WfjUhihAgXyx4J2W9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">map​</a>)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>‣ Participants: </strong>700+ senior delegates, including ABAC members from 21 APEC economies, ambassadors, counsellors, investment promotion agencies, international businesses, and top CEOs.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>‣ Key Focus:</strong></span></p>

<ul style="text-align: justify;">
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Keynote address</strong> by <strong>H.E. Luong Cuong</strong>, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Exclusive <strong>welcome dinner</strong> with high-level Vietnamese and international guests.</span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Notes:</strong></span></p>

<ul style="text-align: justify;">
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The meeting is <strong>exclusive for GBA members,</strong> and only 2 representatives from each company are allowed to attend the event.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Registration Deadline:</strong> Before Thursday, 10 July 2025.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Transportation from Hanoi (optional): GBA will arrange a shuttle bus <strong>departing from </strong><strong>Lotte Center Hanoi</strong> at<strong> 7:30 AM </strong>and r<strong>eturning from Hai Phong</strong> at<strong> 8:30 PM</strong>. Please indicate in the registration form if you would like to reserve a seat.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis due to the limited capacity.</span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">✉ To help us consolidate questions, concerns, or suggestions in advance of the dialogue, please fill them in the registration link <a href="https://app.glueup.com/event/148323/register/" rel="noopener noreferrer">here&gt;&gt;&gt;</a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Join us to unlock new business opportunities and be part of Hai Phong's dynamic growth story!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Should you have any questions, please contact Ms. Ha by <a href="mailto:ha@gba-vietnam.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">email</a> or tel. +84 902 907 584.</span></p>
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