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                        SUMMARY:GBA Workshop: Vietnam on the Rise - What Economic Trends Mean for Textiles
                        DESCRIPTION:<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Join us for the <a href="https://gba-vietnam.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GBA ​​</a>Members for Members Workshop,<strong> "Vietnam on the Rise - What Economic Trends Mean for Textiles",</strong> co-hosted by<a href="https://www.thenewleaders.asia/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> ​</a><a href="https://www.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Messe Frankfurt ​</a>on<strong> Thursday, 26 February. </strong>The exclusive networking and knowledge-sharing session offers a unique platform to meet German companies entering or expanding in Vietnam, gain insights into German textile expertise, and explore business and cooperation opportunities within Vietnam's rapidly growing textile and apparel ecosystem.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Messe Frankfurt's <a href="https://viatt.hk.messefrankfurt.com/hochiminhcity/en.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">VIATT​</a> Trade Fair 2026 marks an important milestone with the debut of the German Pavilion, showcasing 11 German companies across apparel &amp; fashion, home textiles, and technical textiles &amp; machinery.</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>Thursday, 26 February 2026</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Time:</strong> 2 PM – 3:30 PM</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Venue: </strong>Seminar Area, Hall A, Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center - SECC <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/YT5S1gf1M4Pvimrv7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(map)​</a></span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Attendance Fee: </strong>Open for everyone</span></li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Speakers:</strong></span></p>

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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ms. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-franz-679585177/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Claudia Franz​</a>, Director Brand Management of <a href="https://www.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Messe Frankfurt​</a></span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-kompalla/vi/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BHAfo7paTQzuwT%2Bcc2dwwtg%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Peter Kompalla​</a>, Chief Representative of<a href="https://vietnam.ahk.de/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> AHK Vietnam​</a></span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ms. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvia-jungbauer-a8379038/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Silvia Jungbauer​</a>, Director General of <a href="https://www.gesamtmasche.de/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GESAMTMASCHE​</a> (Confederation of the German Knitting Industry)</span></li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></span></p>

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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Gain insights into German textile industry strengths and market opportunities in Vietnam</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Exchange perspectives with industry peers and institutional representatives</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Build meaningful networks to support market entry and business expansion</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Learn from German companies' real-world experiences in the Vietnam market</span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Who Should Attend?</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This event is designed for GBA members active in or related to the textile industry, including apparel and fashion, home textiles, and technical textiles and textile machinery, as well as professionals interested in Vietnam's textile market and Germany - Vietnam business cooperation.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">For any inquiries, please contact us at <a href="mailto:event@gba-vietnam.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">email</a> or tel. (+84) 903 720 788 (Ms. Mai Anh)</span></p>
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