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Legal Updates by Dr. Oliver Massmann | January 2025

Our long-standing GBA board member Dr. Oliver Massmann, Partner at Duane Morris Vietnam LCC, is sharing the most relevant legal updates with you. Government specifies conditions for foreign drivers, vehicles operating in Vietnam ID numbers to be used as personal tax code Goods valued below $39 to be taxed for express delivery starting Feb. 18 […]

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Decoding German M&A Investments in Vietnam

M&A remains an important strategy for companies aiming to expand their global presence and transform their operations. This includes acquiring key technologies to drive non-organic growth in line with market trends. However, 2024 has seen a notable decline in activity across the Asia-Pacific region, with a 28 per cent year-over-year decrease. Vietnam has mirrored this […]

GBA 400 Member News
Celebrating the Newest Milestone of the GBA: 400 Members Strong!

We are thrilled to announce that the German Business Association (GBA) has reached a significant milestone – 400 members! This achievement is a testament to our collective hard work and dedication to providing member-centric events and valuable content. Our Journey Together Reaching this milestone proves our commitment to creating meaningful experiences and opportunities for our […]

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Business Confidence: A Key to Attracting Foreign Investment

Business confidence is pivotal in attracting foreign investment. When the business confidence index of foreign enterprises towards a locality or country rises, it becomes a preferred destination for many foreign investors. In a recent episode of “Business Confidence of FDI” on Hanoi Radio & Television Broadcasting, GBA Chairman Mr. Alexander Ziehe emphasized the importance of […]

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GBA Chairman Letter | Third Quarter 2024

Ho Chi Minh City, October 2nd, 2024 Dear Members, Partners, and Friends of the GBA, After a long summer, we are excited to welcome you to the last quarter of 2024. This year has been a challenging journey for many sectors due to slow demand. However, we are receiving an increasing number of positive signals […]

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Legal updates by Dr. Oliver Massmann | September 2024

Our long-standing GBA board member Dr. Oliver Massmann, Partner at Duane Morris Vietnam LCC, is sharing the most relevant legal updates with you. Government approves 50-percent cut in registration fees for cars from September 1 Tax and fee reduction and extension totals $3.58 bln in 8M Premier requests human resources training in semiconductor, AI, cloud […]

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Germany backs Vietnam in energy grid development

In July, the government issued a ruling on direct power purchase agreements (DPPAs). Dr. Oliver Massmann, GBA Board member/ Partner and general director of consulting firm Duane Morris Vietnam LLC, spoke with VIR’s Khoi Nguyen about how the move will impact the energy sector in Vietnam, especially when it comes to German investors.   What […]