German Business Association (GBA)

GBA – the GERMAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – has been one of the first foreign business associations in Vietnam, starting its activities already back in 1995. For 30 years, GBA has been the focal point of German business life, culture, and values in Vietnam. It has helped German businesses in developing their operations, has advised on a wide range of topics, and created opportunities for business and social exchange across Vietnam.

Today, GBA has over 370 members, a reflection of the opportunities and dynamics of the Vietnamese market. It is one of the largest foreign business associations in Vietnam and a highly respected counterpart in the local community. In addition, GBA was one of the founding members of EuroCham Vietnam, a partnership that represents the pan-European activities and interests in Vietnam. A GBA membership automatically goes along with EuroCham membership and strengthens our ties with the other European business communities.

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Event Details

The National Assembly's Resolution No.98/2023/QH15, effective from August 1, 2023, initiates a pilot for unique development policies in Ho Chi Minh City, enhancing investment opportunities, especially in green growth and innovation. Additionally, at COP26, Vietnam pledged to cut methane emissions by 30% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050.


In this context, European countries, especially the Federal Republic of Germany, are at the forefront of global economic development in green growth, achieving significant success in environmental protection and sustainable development.


With the aim of expanding access opportunities, updating the investment environment, and introducing new development mechanisms of Ho Chi Minh City to German investors, the Investment and Trade Promotion Center of Ho Chi Minh City (ITPC) in coordination with the German Business Association (GBA) and the United Overseas Bank (UOB) will host the Vietnam-Germany Business Forum, focusing on green growth collaboration.


► Event Details:

Date: Thursday, 28 March 2024 | Time: 2PM – 5PM

Venue: Hotel Grand Saigon, 8 Dong Khoi Street, District 1

Fee: Free for everyone


► Who Should Attend:

Businesses interested in partnerships in the renewable energy, decarbonization, and eco-friendly sectors.


► What to Expect:

An opportunity for business matching with leading European and Vietnamese firms. ITPC will facilitate connections between Vietnamese enterprises and introduce green initiatives to the German business community, alongside financing opportunities presented by the UOB.


► Sponsorship Opportunity – 10 Million VND (Registration to email before Monday, 25 March 2024)

Benefits:

  • Company logo on event marketing materials (Flyer, Backdrop).
  • Booth & standee displayed at event.
  • Company name acknowledged at event.

Entrance Fee

Standard PriceComplimentary

Agenda

March 28, 2024

Main Schedule

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Guests Welcoming and Networking
2:30 PM - 2:35 PM
Welcome Remarks
2:35 PM - 2:40 PM
Opening Speech
By the Representative of the Leaders of the Investment and Trade Promotion Center of Ho Chi Minh City
2:40 PM - 2:50 PM
Direction for Cooperation in the Fields Sustainable Development and Assess the Business Situation of German Businesses in Ho Chi Minh City & the Southern Region.
Alexander Ziehe (Chairman at German Business Association (GBA))
2:50 PM - 3:00 PM
Speech Introducing UOB Bank's Green Financial Services
Representative of United Overseas Bank
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
Introducing The City's Strategic & Policy Framework for Green Economic Development in Ho Chi Minh City until 2030
Representative of the Institute of Development Studies
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
Video Clip on Introducing Projects Calling for Investment in The Field of Green Growth in Ho Chi Minh City
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM
Presentation “Green Growth Propositions to Enhance HCMC’s Attractiveness to Foreign Investors”
Erick Contreras (Chairman of Eurocham Green Growth Sector Committee and Managing Director of BASF Vietnam)
3:40 PM - 3:50 PM
Presentation "Decarbonization: Aiming to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions”
Mathias G. Kothe (Founder & Managing Director of Syntera Solar International AG)
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
Presentation “Reporting Greenhouse Emission According to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)”
Vu Minh Quang (Enterprise Solution Director of FPT Information System Corporation)
4:00 PM - 4:25 PM
Q&A
4:25 PM - 4:30 PM
Closing
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Business Matching and Networking

Speakers

Alexander Ziehe (Chairman at German Business Association (GBA))

Alexander Ziehe

Chairman at German Business Association (GBA)

Erick Contreras (Chairman of Eurocham Green Growth Sector Committee and Managing Director of BASF Vietnam)

Erick Contreras

Chairman of Eurocham Green Growth Sector Committee and Managing Director of BASF Vietnam

Mathias G. Kothe (Founder & Managing Director of Syntera Solar International AG)

Mathias G. Kothe

Founder & Managing Director of Syntera Solar International AG

Vu Minh Quang (Enterprise Solution Director of FPT Information System Corporation)

Vu Minh Quang

Enterprise Solution Director of FPT Information System Corporation

Sponsors and Partners

Venue

Venue

Hotel Grand Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please send an email to maianh@gba-vietnam.org

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