This year marks a truly historic milestone – 30 years of the German Business Association (GBA)​ ​and 50 years of Vietnam–Germany diplomatic relations. To celebrate this extraordinary journey, we are honored to invite you to a very special occasion:

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE “GBA 30 YEARS IN VIETNAM – FROM DOI MOI TO A GLOBAL GATEWAY”

Over the past three decades, the GBA has proudly stood at the heart of Vietnam’s economic transformation. From the early days of “Đổi Mới” to today’s thriving global partnership, our journey has been defined by innovation, resilience, and a shared vision of progress. Together, we have built bridges between two nations, connecting businesses, people, and ideas that continue to shape Vietnam’s modern economy.

Event Details:

• Date: Monday, 3 November 2025
• Time: 5:30 PM – 9 PM
• Venue: 2nd Floor, Conference Center, Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh City
• Entrance fee (Open for everyone): Early Bird: VND 950,000 | Standard Price: VND 1,150,000

Meeting Chairs:

• Ms. Minh Nguyen​​​ – GBA Vice-Chairwoman; Country Lead, Allianz Partners​​​
• Mr. Maximilian Rummert​, GBA Treasurer; Managing Director & CFO Vietnam, Bayer Vietnam​​

Speakers & Panelists:

• Mr. Christian-Ludwig Weber-Lortsch, Former German Ambassador to Vietnam (2003 – 2007); Senior Economic Advisor & EuroCham Advisory Board Member in Hanoi
• Mrs. Ton Nu Thi Ninh, Former Vietnamese Ambassador to the European Union (2000 – 2003); President of Ho Chi Minh City Peace & Development Foundation.
• Mr. Vo Quang Hue​, Chairman of FoundryAI Vietnam; First former Managing Director of Bosch Vietnam, Former Deputy CEO of Vingroup (VinFast Project).

Note:

• Early bird rates are available by COB Monday, October 27, 2025.
• All tickets include an entry fee, with a curated selection of hors d’oeuvres and wines served during the event.

LEGACY IN FRAMES – 30 YEARS OF GBA

This evening also marked the official launch of our “Legacy in Frames” Photo Exhibition, a living tribute to the people and moments that have defined GBA’s presence in Vietnam since 1995. Through a curated collection of photographs and stories, the exhibition will reflect our collective memories, milestones, and the enduring friendship between Vietnam and Germany.

Event Details:

• Date: From Monday to Thursday, 3 – 6 November 2025
• Time: All day
• Venue: 2nd Floor, Conference Center, Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh City
• Entrance fee: Free-of-charge (applied from 4 – 6 November 2025)

📸Share your favorite photos and memories from your journey with GBA – whether from past events, collaborations, or milestones. Suitable photos will be featured on our website, digital signage, and high-quality photos will be selected for the exhibition. Submit >>> HERE​.

Submission deadline: Friday, 17 October 2025 (All submitted images are subject to GBA’s review and selection for publication)

We look forward to celebrating this memorable evening with you and inviting you to discover the inspiring stories behind our “Legacy in Frames” photo exhibition.

For inquiries, please contact the GBA Event team at email or tel: +84 903 720 788.