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                        SUMMARY:GBA Workshop: Vietnam on the EU Blacklist – Creating Clarity for Foreign Investment in Vietnam
                        DESCRIPTION:<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Following Vietnam's inclusion on the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes (the "<strong>EU blacklist</strong>") on 17 February 2026, many businesses and investors are seeking clarity on what this means in practice. The update was adopted during a meeting of the EU's Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) as part of its regular biannual review, following a technical assessment under the OECD framework on tax transparency and information exchange.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This <a href="https://gba-vietnam.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GBA​</a> workshop, hosted by <a href="https://www.gvw.com/en/the-firm/offices/detail/ho-chi-minh-city" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GvW Graf von Westphalen​</a>, titled "<strong>Vietnam on the EU Blacklist – Creating Clarity for Foreign Investment in Vietnam,</strong>" will take place on <strong>Tuesday, 31 March,</strong> and provide a practical overview of what this development means in the current business context. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the potential implications, key risks, and practical considerations for navigating this evolving situation from a Vietnamese perspective.</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>Tuesday, 31 March 2026</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Time:</strong> 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Venue: </strong>Conference Room, 2nd Floor - Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh City <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/TznyPSBopCmNJCRL6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(map)​​</a></span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Attendance Fee: </strong>GBA members: Free | Non-members: 500,000 VND</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;">Mr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-ewers-305ba150/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stefan Ewers​</a>, Partner of <a href="https://www.gvw.com/en/the-firm/offices/detail/ho-chi-minh-city" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Graf von Westphalen Vietnam (GvW)​</a></span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ms. Xuan Vo, Tax Advisor &amp; Senior Associate of <a href="https://www.gvw.com/en/the-firm/offices/detail/ho-chi-minh-city" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Graf von Westphalen Vietnam (GvW)​</a></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;">Background of Vietnam's inclusion on the EU tax blacklist</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Implications for foreign investors and EU–Vietnam business operations</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Key risks and compliance considerations for companies</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Practical insights on navigating the evolving regulatory landscape</span></li>
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<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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