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                        SUMMARY:GBA Business Meeting in December: Vietnam’s Tech-Driven Growth - Industry Transformation through Digital Infrastructure, AI, and Innovation
                        DESCRIPTION:<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Vietnam is accelerating its digital transformation, with rapid investments in infrastructure, cloud computing, and AI. Are you ready to explore how technology is driving Vietnam's next phase of economic growth?</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Join us this December for the GBA Monthly Business Meeting <strong>"Vietnam's Tech-Driven Growth: Industry Transformation through Digital Infrastructure, AI, and Innovation"</strong> and gain insights from leading global technology experts on how digital innovation is reshaping industries, boosting productivity, and positioning Vietnam as an emerging hub in the global digital economy.</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This session will provide valuable insights into how technology is driving business transformation and innovation in Vietnam, featuring the following topics:</span>
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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Driving Innovation and Business Transformation</strong></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="ql-indent-1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Learn about SAP Labs Vietnam - the company's newly established software development center in Ho Chi Minh City. Discover how SAP solutions are enabling innovation and transforming businesses across Vietnam through real customer success stories.</span></p>

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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>AI and Digitalization in Manufacturing</strong></span></li>
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<p class="ql-indent-1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Explore how Schaeffler is using AI and digitalization to reshape manufacturing operations, enhance efficiency, and support sustainable growth in Vietnam's industrial sector.</span></p>

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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Expanding Digital Infrastructure and Cloud Ecosystems</strong></span></li>
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<p class="ql-indent-1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Discover Vietnam's rapidly developing digital infrastructure and hear success stories from AWS customers in manufacturing and financial services, supported by advanced cloud and data center ecosystems.</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;"><strong>Date:</strong> Monday, 1 December 2025 | Time: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Venue: </strong>B2 Floor, Vinpearl Landmark 81, Ho Chi Minh City (<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/zXFNTcXSSSBxoL2u9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">map​</a>)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Meeting chair: </strong>GBA Board Member, Mr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirkarend1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dirk Arend​</a></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Speakers:</strong></span>
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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ms. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-cathrine-koch-7a0569106/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Anne-Cathrine Koch​</a>, VP Operations Digitalization &amp; IT Asia-Pacific at Schaeffler</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chboos/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Christian Boos​</a>, Global Vice President and Head of Sustainability Innovation at SAP</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jotaguy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hung Nguyen Gia​</a>, Head of Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS)</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Special Christmas Offer for GBA Members:</strong></span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">+ GBA Members: Early bird*: VND 800,000 | Normal: VND 1,000,000</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 <strong><u>COB, Wednesday, 26 November 2025</u></strong>.</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" 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>

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