Ho Chi Minh City, November 7 – The German Business Association (GBA) successfully hosted the latest Meet the GBA Board Members session in 2025 at Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh City, featuring an open networking breakfast that delved into Banking, Legal, and Vietnam’s Economic Outlook.
The event provided a dynamic platform for GBA members to connect directly with Board representatives and exchange insights on Vietnam’s evolving financial and legal landscape:
- Mr. Quang Huynh, Managing Director & Chief Country Officer of Deutsche Bank Vietnam
- Mr. Michael Wekezer, Country Manager of Rödl & Partner Vietnam
Key insights highlighted:
- Vietnam’s evolving investment climate is encouraging FDIs to explore more local financing solutions, as the VND is unlikely to appreciate against major currencies amid a low-interest environment.
- Local financing opportunities for foreign investors are improving, yet financial transparency and compliant structuring remain crucial to access funding and manage overseas payments effectively.
- Administrative reforms and work permit streamlining have been welcomed by the business community, though implementation challenges persist in certain areas.
- Alignment of technical standards and regulatory frameworks with free trade commitments is needed to ensure smoother market access.
- The GBA’s liaison work with authorities and its business feedback portal continue to play a key role in facilitating dialogue and supporting members’ advocacy efforts. Find more here: https://bit.ly/4oSwhYx
The GBA extends its sincere thanks to all speakers and members for their active participation and valuable contributions, making this session a truly engaging and insightful exchange.
