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                        SUMMARY:30 Years of GBA: From “Đổi Mới” to a Global Gateway & A Legacy in Frames
                        DESCRIPTION:<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This year marks a truly historic milestone – <strong>30 years of </strong>the <a href="https://gba-vietnam.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>German Business Association (GBA)</strong>​ ​</a>and <strong>50 years of Vietnam–Germany diplomatic relations</strong>. To celebrate this extraordinary journey, we are honored to invite you to a very special occasion:</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><u>HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE "GBA 30 YEARS IN VIETNAM – FROM DOI MOI TO A GLOBAL GATEWAY"</u></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the past three decades, the GBA has proudly stood at the heart of Vietnam's economic transformation. From the early days of "Đổi Mới" to today's thriving global partnership, our journey has been defined by innovation, resilience, and a shared vision of progress. Together, we have built bridges between two nations, connecting businesses, people, and ideas that continue to shape Vietnam's modern economy.</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 November 2025</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Time:</strong> 5:30 PM – 9 PM</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Venue</strong>: 2nd Floor, Conference Center, Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh City</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Entrance fee (Open for everyone): Early Bird: </strong>VND 950,000 | <strong>Standard Price:</strong> VND 1,150,000</span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Meeting Chairs:</strong></span></p>

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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Ms. </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/minh-nguyen-804a2921/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Minh Nguyen</strong>​​​</a> – GBA Vice-Chairwoman; Country Lead, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-care/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Allianz Partners​​​</a></span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Mr. </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-rummert-351ab8217/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Maximilian Rummert</strong>​</a>, GBA Treasurer; Managing Director &amp; CFO Vietnam, <a href="https://www.bayer.com/vi/vn/vietnam-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bayer Vietnam​​</a></span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Speakers &amp; Panelists:</strong></span></p>

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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Mr. Christian-Ludwig Weber-Lortsch</strong>, Former German Ambassador to Vietnam (2003 – 2007); Senior Economic Advisor &amp; EuroCham Advisory Board Member in Hanoi</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Mrs. Ton Nu Thi Ninh</strong>, Former Vietnamese Ambassador to the European Union (2000 – 2003); President of Ho Chi Minh City Peace &amp; Development Foundation.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Mr. </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/voquanghue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Vo Quang Hue</strong>​</a><strong>, </strong>Chairman of<strong> FoundryAI Vietnam; </strong>First former Managing Director of Bosch Vietnam, Former Deputy CEO of Vingroup (VinFast Project).</span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Note:</strong></span></p>

<ul style="text-align: justify;">
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Early bird rates are available by<strong> COB Monday, October 27, 2025</strong>.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All tickets include an entry fee, with a curated selection of hors d'oeuvres and wines served during the event.</span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><u>LEGACY IN FRAMES – 30 YEARS OF GBA</u></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This evening also marked the official launch of our "Legacy in Frames" Photo Exhibition, a living tribute to the people and moments that have defined GBA's presence in Vietnam since 1995. Through a curated collection of photographs and stories, the exhibition will reflect our collective memories, milestones, and the enduring friendship between Vietnam and Germany.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Event Details:</strong></span></p>

<ul style="text-align: justify;">
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Date:</strong> From Monday to Thursday, 3 – 6 November 2025</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Time:</strong> All day</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Venue:</strong> 2nd Floor, Conference Center, Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh City</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Entrance fee:</strong> Free-of-charge (applied from 4 – 6 November 2025)</span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">📸Share your favorite photos and memories from your journey with GBA – whether from past events, collaborations, or milestones. Suitable photos will be featured on our website, digital signage, and high-quality photos will be selected for the exhibition. Submit &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://forms.office.com/r/XSN8ZVqBAf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>HERE</strong>​</a>.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Submission deadline: <strong>Friday, 17 October 2025</strong> (All submitted images are subject to GBA's review and selection for publication)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We look forward to celebrating this memorable evening with you and inviting you to discover the inspiring stories behind our "Legacy in Frames" photo exhibition.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">For inquiries, please contact the GBA Event team at <a href="mailto:event@gba-vietnam.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">email </a>or tel: +84 903 720 788.</span></p>
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