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                        UID:5d8b19fa8decaa6354d474197e6c9f6bhttps://gba-vietnam.org
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                        SUMMARY:GBA Workshop: Unlocking Sustainable Growth - Leveraging DEG Financing & GIZ Partnerships to Support your Business
                        DESCRIPTION:<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">As Vietnam continues its transition toward sustainable and resilient economic growth, businesses are increasingly seeking practical solutions to access financing, strengthen workforce capabilities, and build impactful partnerships.</span></p>
<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"> German Business Association (GBA)​</a> is pleased to invite you to our upcoming Members for Members Workshop: "<strong>Unlocking Sustainable Growth - Leveraging DEG Financing and GIZ Partnerships to Support your Business"</strong>, designed to provide practical insights into financing opportunities and partnership programs that can support long-term business development in Vietnam</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Co-organized by GBA, <a href="https://vietnam.ahk.de/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AHK Vietnam​</a>, <a href="https://www.giz.de/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH​</a>, <a href="https://www.degimpulse.de/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DEG Impulse​</a>, <a href="https://wirtschaft-entwicklung.de/en/partners-in-transformation/your-gateway-to-sustainable-business-and-development-cooperation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Partners in Transformation Desk Southeast Asia​</a> and <a href="https://thesentry.com.vn/en/">The Centry</a> this workshop aims to help German companies and business stakeholders better understand available financing solutions, partnership opportunities, and joint project implementation models that support sustainable business growth in Vietnam.</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, 28 May 2026 | <strong>Time:</strong> 2:30 PM – 5 PM</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Venue: </strong>The Sentry C, 15 Le Thanh Ton, HCMC <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/cDpjMcN1R6SHCNey7" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">(map)​</a></span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Entrance 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>

<ul style="text-align: justify;">
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ms. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/arlett-laroy-216435120/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Arlett Laroy​</a>, DeveloPPP Project Manager, <a href="https://www.giz.de/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH​</a></span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christoph-janensch-7a830a60/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Christoph Janensch</a>, Business Lead Economic Development, <a href="https://vietnam.ahk.de/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (AHK Vietnam)​</a> &amp; <a href="https://wirtschaft-entwicklung.de/en/partners-in-transformation/about-us" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Agency for Business and Economic Development (AWE)​</a></span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ms. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamathiriaung/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jessica Aung</a>, Project Lead, Partners in Transformation Desk Southeast Asia, <a href="https://www.degimpulse.de/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DEG Impulse​</a></span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/truong-ngoc-hoang-76ba49288/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hoang Truong</a>, Didactic Manager, <a href="https://www.festo.com/vn/vi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Festo</a></span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></span></p>

<ul style="text-align: justify;">
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Learn about financing tools and partnership opportunities available through DEG</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Discover GIZ support programs and joint project implementation opportunities</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Explore best practices in vocational training and renewable energy development</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Gain practical insights from real business case studies and company testimonials</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Connect with industry experts and fellow business leaders during the networking session</span></li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Should you have any questions, please contact us at &lt;<a href="mailto:event@gba-vietnam.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">email</a>&gt; or tel. &lt;+84 28 3823 9772&gt; (Ms. Mai Anh).</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We look forward to welcoming you to this insightful and practical discussion.</span></p>
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