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                        SUMMARY:GBA Workshop: Global Finance, Local Impact - Unlocking Commercial Opportunities with Banking and Finance Strategies
                        DESCRIPTION:<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">As Vietnam continues to strengthen its position as one of Southeast Asia's leading investment destinations, businesses are navigating an increasingly dynamic financial and regulatory landscape. Understanding macroeconomic trends, foreign exchange movements, financing structures, and compliance requirements has become essential for companies seeking to optimize operations and drive sustainable growth.</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The <a href="https://gba-vietnam.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>German Business Association (GBA)</strong>​</a> in collaboration with <a href="https://www.roedl.com/en/locations/vietnam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Rödl Vietnam</strong>​</a> and <a href="https://bidv.com.vn/en/trang-cong" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>BIDV</strong>​</a><strong>,</strong> is pleased to invite you to our upcoming breakfast briefing, <strong>"Global Finance, Local Impact: Unlocking Commercial Opportunities with Banking and Finance Strategies."</strong></span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This practical session is designed for foreign-invested enterprises (FDIs), international investors, finance professionals, and business leaders seeking to enhance their understanding of Vietnam's banking and financial ecosystem.</span>

<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> Wednesday, 12 August 2026 | <strong>Time:</strong> 8:30 AM – 11 AM</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Venue: </strong>Friendship Tower, 3rd Floor, 31 Le Duan, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/BcVJGpyrfVHreTrw7" 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 (Including entry fee &amp; coffee break)</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Speakers:</strong></span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Cross Border Finance Compliance: "Forex Control &amp; Banking for Foreign Investors - Compliance for FDI Company Financing Models"</strong></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">by Mr. Dang Trung Nguyen, Attorney (Vietnam) and Senior Associate of <a href="https://www.roedl.com/en/locations/vietnam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rödl Vietnam​</a></span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Accounting: "Forex Volatility &amp; Interest Pressure: The Silent Impact on Profit and Tax"</strong></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">by Ms. Nguyen My Hoa, Manager &amp; Vietnam Certified Public Accountant of <a href="https://www.roedl.com/en/locations/vietnam/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rödl Vietnam​</a></span>
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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Direct Investment Capital Account (DICA) &amp; Offshore Loan Account (OLA) Management</strong></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">by Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Thu, Head of Legal Advisory Desk, FDI Banking Department of <a href="https://bidv.com.vn/en/trang-cong" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BIDV​</a></span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Macroeconomic Overview, Foreign Exchange and Interest Rate Trends &amp; Implications for the Cost of Capital and Corporate Risk Management</strong></span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">by Mr. Trinh Quynh Thanh, Deputy Director of <a href="https://bidv.com.vn/en/trang-cong" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BIDV​</a>'s Treasury Department</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Gain insights into Vietnam's latest economic outlook and macroeconomic trends.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Understand foreign exchange and interest rate developments and their impact on business operations.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Learn about banking solutions and financing structures available for foreign-invested enterprises.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Navigate DICA, OLA, SBV registration requirements, and foreign loan compliance.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Discover practical strategies to manage currency risks and their implications for accounting, taxation, and profitability.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Connect with leading banking, finance, legal, and tax professionals during the networking session.</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We look forward to welcoming you to this insightful and practical discussion!</span>

<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>
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