On Friday, September 19, 2025, the German Business Association (GBA) proudly hosted the GBA Business Awards 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City. This year’s edition was especially meaningful, marking the 30th anniversary of GBA in Vietnam and reaffirming its role as a bridge for German–Vietnamese cooperation.
On this memorable occasion, GBA presented commemorative tokens of appreciation as a tribute to long-standing partners, acknowledging their invaluable contributions to the Association’s milestones and achievements.
The event was more than just an award ceremony. It was an inspiring night that celebrated outstanding enterprises for their achievements in Green Business, Business Innovation, and Community Impact while also reflecting on three decades of growth, collaboration, and shared success.
The award night was graced by the presence of H.E. Andrea Maria Sühl, Consul General of Germany in Ho Chi Minh City, Mr. Alexander Ziehe, Chairman of the German Business Association, as well as representatives from leading corporations, SMEs, and partners across diverse industries.
In her speech, H.E. Andrea Maria Sühl emphasized the importance of sustainable investment and innovation, highlighting German companies’ commitment to Vietnam’s long-term prosperity through world-class training, employment opportunities, and responsible business practices.
Mr. Alexander Ziehe, Chairman of GBA, remarked: “The GBA Business Awards celebrate excellence while highlighting the vital role our members play in Vietnam’s economic growth. This year’s winners, recognized for their innovation and resilience, will represent the German business community at the EuroCham Business Awards 2025, further strengthening our presence within the European business community in Vietnam.”
Once again, congratulations to our Top Finalists with the inspiring presentations:
𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫
◦ SME:Cicor Vietnam| Orbitify AI | Vina Aspire
◦ LE: DIGI – TEXX Vietnam | Nestlé Vietnam | Schaeffler Vietnam
𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
◦ SME: Many Touches | LOGIVAN Logistics Group – FreightPilot | Pearl Polyurethane Systems
◦ LE: Bosch Home Appliances | Hettich Group Vietnam
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
◦ SME: Cicor Vietnam| EI GROUP | Werder Bremen
◦ LE: BASF Vietnam | Bosch Vietnam | DIGI – TEXX Vietnam
After an engaging live voting, the GBA proudly announced the winners of the 2025 GBA Business Awards:
Green Business of the year:
- SME: Cicor Vietnam – recognized for its comprehensive ESG framework and pioneering energy management initiatives.
- LE: DIGI-TEXX Vietnam – honored for innovative solutions addressing climate challenges in the Mekong Delta.
Business Innovation Award:
- SME: FreightPilot AI – awarded for revolutionizing cross-border freight operations with cutting-edge technology.
- LE: BSH Home Appliances – celebrated for transforming kitchens into intelligent and inspiring living spaces.
Community Impact:
- SME: Cicor Vietnam – recognized for its strong commitment to education, sustainability, and social responsibility.
- LE: Bosch Vietnam – honored for its comprehensive CSR programs advancing education, healthcare, the environment, and social resilience.
The top finalists of this year’s Awards will proudly represent the German – Vietnamese business community at the upcoming EuroCham Business Awards 2025 on October 30th, 2025. This milestone creates new opportunities for German enterprises in Vietnam to gain greater visibility within the broader European business community.
The event was proudly hosted at Lotte Hotel Saigon, with special appreciation extended to our in-kind sponsors – Beefeater London Dry Gin, Pernod Ricard, and Vier Fine Wines – whose generous support contributed to the success of the ceremony.
The GBA Business Awards have established themselves as a meaningful annual initiative, serving as a platform to honor excellence and celebrate the achievements and positive impact of our members enterprises in Vietnam.
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