Hanoi, 1 February – The German Business Association (GBA), in collaboration with Delegation of the German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam (AHK Vietnam), and French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (CCIFV), hosted a lively celebration of the Franco-German Day at Novotel Hanoi Thai Ha with 120 participants. The event demonstrated the close ties […]
The German Business Association (GBA) announced the newly elected fifteen Board of Directors of the year 2024 at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on January 29, 2024. The AGM was held simultaneously in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with the participation of 134 members, both virtually and in person. Mr. Alexander Ziehe from Viessmann […]
The FEIERABEND RENDEZ-VOUS 2024 event in Ho Chi Minh City was a great success! We had a wonderful turnout of 150 guests, who enjoyed a night of networking, cultural exchange, and fun at the Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon on 25th January. The event, co-organized by the German Business Association (GBA), Delegation of the German Industry […]
Ho Chi Minh City, 24 January 2024 – The German Business Association (GBA) and the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (AHK Vietnam) welcomed the President of the Federal Republic of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier, a delegation of high-ranking German officials, including Germany’s Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Mr. Hubertus Heil, as well […]
The GBA members represent a variety of German businesses in Vietnam from small and medium-sized enterprises to large global players. They are a good reflection of the German economy’s structure in general. We would like to introduce our new members to you every month. Please join us to welcome our new members for January 2024 by […]
The period from 2015 to 2025 marked a phase of modernization and significant milestones for the GBA. In 2015, GBA celebrated 20 years of operation, reflecting on two decades of achievements and growth. By 2017, membership exceeded 265 members, reflecting the dynamic opportunities in the Vietnamese market. The opening of the Deutsches Haus Ho Chi […]
In 1995, when the German Business Association (GBA) was founded, Vietnam’s market conditions for foreign direct investment (FDI) were characterized by significant economic reforms following the Đổi Mới (Renovation) reforms initiated in 1986. These reforms transitioned Vietnam from a centrally planned economy to a socialist-oriented market economy, creating a more conducive environment for foreign investment. […]
In a recent interview with Hanoi Television, GBA Co-Chairman Mr. Torben Minko shared his insights on the importance and benefits of ESG (environment, society, governance) for businesses and investors. He also discussed the challenges and opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam to adopt ESG practices and standards. Mr. Minko explained that ESG […]
Our long-standing GBA board member Dr. Oliver Massmann, Partner at Duane Morris Vietnam LCC, is sharing the most relevant legal updates with you. The Plan for power supply and operation of Vietnam’s power system in 2024 Government agrees to VAT cut of 2% in 1H 2024 New decree on government debt instruments on horizon Incentives […]
