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                        SUMMARY:GBA Gala Dinner & Business Awards 2026
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">🏆<strong>SAVE THE DATE | GBA GALA DINNER &amp; BUSINESS AWARDS 2026</strong>🏆</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Returning for its third edition on<strong> FRIDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2026</strong>, this distinguished <strong>Gala Dinner &amp; Awards Night</strong>, hosted by the <a href="https://gba-vietnam.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">German Business Association – GBA</a>, will once again bring the German business community together to honour outstanding achievements, celebrate business excellence, and recognise the companies driving innovation and remarkable progress in Vietnam.</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>GBA Business Awards 2026</strong> are open to GBA members of all sizes and across all sectors, from established industry leaders to emerging startups.</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Notably, <strong>Green Business of the Year, Business Innovation</strong>, and <strong>Community Impact</strong> are open to both large enterprises (<strong>LEs</strong>) and small and medium-sized enterprises (<strong>SMEs</strong>), while the new <strong>Startup of the Year</strong> category is dedicated exclusively to startups:</span>
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 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Green Business of the Year: </strong>Celebrating businesses that demonstrate outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability and integrating green practices into their core operations.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Business Innovation: </strong>Recognising businesses redefining their industries in Vietnam through creativity, adaptability, and impactful innovation.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Community Impact: </strong>Spotlighting businesses whose Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives make a real difference – creating lasting value for people and communities across Vietnam.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Startup of the Year (New): </strong>Recognising an emerging business with bold ambition, strong growth potential, and an innovative approach to creating value in Vietnam.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">⭐<strong>SAVE THE DATE</strong></span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Date: </strong>Friday, 20 November 2026</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Time: </strong>6 PM - 10 PM</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Venue: </strong><a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sgnjs-jw-marriott-hotel-and-suites-saigon/overview/?fbclid=IwY2xjawS5lFBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFXTmVxMU5WUFR5WFBWUWlWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjlYCn46WmZOyqG0kdMueW_KTYm9_cOUUxh9Bv3Edw11_klyxqvgllpttRFO_aem_gOj_qeXYmn0YpFHmGjRFkg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">JW Marriott Hotel &amp; Suites Saigon</a>, Saigon Corner Hai Ba Trung Street &amp; Le Duan Blvd., Saigon Ward, HCMC</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Join us for a memorable evening of celebration, featuring exquisite dining and free-flow beverages, live entertainment, inspiring company showcases, live pitches, and real-time audience voting, alongside valuable opportunities to connect with influential business leaders.</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Raise a glass with us to this year’s winners and celebrate the achievements and continued success of the German business community in Vietnam. Whether you are planning to submit a nomination, celebrate your peers, or simply be part of this prestigious occasion, save the date today!</span>

<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">More details on nominations, judging criteria, sponsorship opportunities, and ticket sales will be announced soon!</span>

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