[Recap] GBA Workshop: Leveraging DEG Financing and GIZ Partnerships to Support your Business

On 28 May 2026, the German Business Association (GBA), in collaboration with  AHK VietnamDeutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbHDEG Impulse and The Partners in Transformation Desk Southeast Asia, successfully hosted an insightful workshop at The Sentry C, Ho Chi Minh City.

The event welcomed around 30 participants from various industries, creating an engaging platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and networking around sustainable business development in Vietnam.

We were honored by the participation of Mr. Michael Wekezer, GBA Board Member and Ms. Quynh Anh Le, Executive Director, alongside distinguished speakers:
• Ms. Arlett Laroy, DeveloPPP Project Manager, GIZ
• Mr. Christoph Janensch, Business Lead Economic Development, AHK Vietnam & AWE
• Ms. Jessica Aung, Project Lead, Partners in Transformation Desk Southeast Asia, DEG Impulse
• Mr. Truong Ngoc Hoang, Didactic Manager, Festo Company Limited

Throughout the workshop, participants gained valuable insights into:
• DEG financing tools and partnership opportunities
• GIZ support programs and implementation models
• Best practices in vocational training and sustainable development
• Real business case studies and practical experiences from industry leaders

A sincere thank you to all speakers, partners, and attendees for contributing to a productive and meaningful discussion. We look forward to continuing to foster collaboration and sustainable growth within the business community in Vietnam.

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