On October 30, 2025, the German Business Association (GBA) proudly participated in the Conference on Meeting between Ho Chi Minh City Leaders and the FDI Enterprise Community 2025, an annual event hosted by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee and organized by the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC).
The conference, chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Duoc, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, was held under the theme “Ho Chi Minh City – A Mega City for Sustainable Development and New Opportunities.” The event served as a vital platform for dialogue between city leaders and the foreign business community, fostering stronger partnerships and mutual understanding to advance the city’s sustainable growth agenda.
The event was attended by Mr. Christopher Scholl – Deputy Consul General of German; representing the German Business Association (GBA), Mr. Erick Contreras – Board Member, and Mr. Max Rummert – GBA Treasurer, together with Mr. Peter Kompalla – Chief Representative of AHK Vietnam – Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam.
Key Highlights and Takeaways
- Commitment to a transparent and investor-friendly environment:
City leaders reaffirmed Ho Chi Minh City’s dedication to improving administrative efficiency, transparency, and competitiveness to create a favorable business climate for foreign investors. - Socio-economic and urban development orientation:
The City shared its strategic plan for 2025–2030, focusing on sustainable economic growth, modern urban planning, and key infrastructure projects such as the urban railway system and the expansion of industrial parks and export processing zones. - Enhanced public–private dialogue:
The conference encouraged open and constructive exchanges between the FDI business community and city authorities, providing a platform for practical policy recommendations to support investment attraction and economic innovation. - Exhibition of development vision:
The event also featured an exhibition showcasing the City’s plans for an international financial center, urban transport infrastructure, and sustainable city planning initiatives.
The participation of GBA and AHK Vietnam underscored Germany’s strong and long-standing partnership with Ho Chi Minh City. Both organizations continue to play a crucial role in promoting innovation, sustainability, and economic cooperation between Germany and Vietnam.
As a trusted representative of the German business community, the GBA remains committed to supporting sustainable growth, fostering dialogue between enterprises and government agencies, and strengthening bilateral economic relations.
