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You are cordially invited to join us for the final GBA Business Meeting of the year, titled "Vietnam 2025: Navigating Geopolitical and Economic Currents". As we look ahead to the coming year, Vietnam stands at a pivotal juncture, influenced by dynamic geopolitical shifts and evolving economic landscapes.

In this meeting, we will explore the key factors shaping Vietnam's future, including its strategic positioning in Southeast Asia, the impact of global trade dynamics esp. after the US elections, and the country's economic growth prospects. We will also delve intothe challenges and opportunities presented by regional and international relations.

Our goal is to gain a comprehensive understanding of these currents and to strategize on how these developments will impact your company and its operations in Vietnam. Let's engage in a thoughtful and forward-looking dialogue to better prepare for the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead, ensuring your business remains resilient and prosperous in this evolving landscape.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, 2 December 2024 | Time: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Venue: Vinpearl Landmark 81, Autograph Collection, 720A Dien Bien Phu Street, Binh Thanh District, HCMC
Meeting Chair: Mr. Christoph Andermann, GBA Treasurer/ Chief Financial Officer of Mercedes-Benz Vietnam

Keynote Speakers:

Ms. Helga Margarete Barth, German Ambassador to Vietnam
Ms. Dorsati Madani, Senior Economist at the World Bank in Vietnam
Dr. Jonathan R. Pincus, Dean of the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management

Fee:

GBA members: VND 1,000,000. Special Christmas Offer for GBA Members. Limited registration for SMEs: max. 2 pax | LEs: max. 4 pax. Additional participants will be charged at the non-member rate.
Non-members: VND 1,700,000

*The meeting will take place at B2, followed by a Christmas-themed dinner at the Oriental Pearl restaurant on the 66th floor. We hope you will join us for this special celebration!

Should you have any questions, please contact us at <email> or tel. <+84 28 3823 9772>

Speakers

Helga Margarete Barth

German Ambassador to Vietnam

Dorsati Madani

Senior Economist at World Bank in Vietnam

Dr. Jonathan R. Pincus

Dean of the Fulbright School of Public Policy and Management

Christoph Andermann

GBA Board Member & Treasurer/ Chief Financial Officer at Mercedes-Benz Vietnam

Helga Margarete Barth is the newly appointed German Ambassador to Vietnam, having officially presented her credentials on August 12, 2024. With previous postings in Tokyo, Canton (Guangzhou), Ankara and Washington as well as various responsibilities in the Federal Foreign Office and the Federal Chancellery, Ambassador Barth has a strong background in diplomacy.

Ambassador Barth is committed to enhancing the bilateral relations between Germany and Vietnam, focusing on political, economic, and cultural partnerships. She is dedicated to fostering mutual growth and understanding, and she actively supports initiatives that promote trade, investment, and cultural exchange between the two nations.

Mrs Barth studied Chinese studies, contemporary German literature and history at the universities of Erlangen and Bonn, Shandong University, Jinan/China and Tubingen University. She holds an M.A. in Sinology and German Literature. She completed post graduate studies at the East Asia Department of the Cornell University Ithaca, NY/USA. Ambassador Barth is married with two adult daughters.

Dorsati Madani is a Senior Economist at the World Bank, currently based in Vietnam. With extensive experience in macroeconomic and fiscal sustainability, public expenditure efficiency, and trade, she has worked across various regions including Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. In her role, she focuses on analyzing and advising on economic policies to support Vietnam’s growth and development. Her recent work highlights the challenges and opportunities facing Vietnam’s economy amid global uncertainties.

Ms. Madani holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Davis, where she specialized in international trade and development economics. She also earned a Master’s degree in Economics from the same institution.

Dr. Jonathan Pincus is a development economist specializing in the countries of Southeast Asia. He has held teaching posts in Europe, Asia and North America and various policy advisory roles with multilateral organizations in Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and Myanmar. He was dean of the Fulbright Economics Teaching Program (FETP), the forerunner of FSPPM, from 2008 to 2013, and helped establish the Rajawali Foundation Institute for Asia at the Harvard Kennedy School. In Indonesia, he has worked with philanthropists and universities to create a network of social science and public policy research institutes affiliated with Northwestern University in the United States and the School of Oriental and African Studies in London.

GBA Member

Special Christmas offer for GBA members (SME: max. 2 participants | LE: max. 4 participants). Note: Additional participants will be charged at the non-member rate (VND 1,700,000/pax)

Standard Price₫1,000,000

Non-member

Standard Price₫1,700,000

GBA Corporate Partners

Each GBA Corporate Partner will get complimentary tickets of the GBA Monthly Business Meetings
- Platinum Corporate Partner: maximum 4 tickets
- Gold Corporate Partner: maximum 2 tickets
- Silver Corporate Partner: maximum 1 ticket

Standard PriceComplimentary

Agenda

December 2, 2024

Main Schedule

17:30 - 18:15

Registration & Welcome Drink

18:15 - 18:30

Welcome Remarks

Opening & Introducing New Members
Updates on GBA Activities

18:30 - 20:00

Presentations

20:00 - 20:15

Podium Discussion with Q&A

20:15 - 21:30

Christmas-themed Dinner & Networking

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GBA Business Meeting: Vietnam 2025 - Navigating Geopolitical and Economic Currents