Webinar: Vietnam – Economic Opportunities for German SMEs

Date: Monday, September 15, 2025
Time: 09:00 – 10:30 (CEST)
Location: Online via MS Teams
Participation Fee: Free of charge (registration required)

Vietnam – A Growth Market with Opportunities for German Companies

Over the past three decades, Vietnam has emerged as one of Asia’s most dynamic economies. With a GDP growth rate of 7.09% in 2024, the country remains among the fastest-growing economies in the region. Despite global uncertainties, Vietnam continues to impress with:

• Macroeconomic stability
• Open trade policies
• Rising domestic demand

Thanks to political stability, competitive production costs, and a strategic location in the heart of Southeast Asia, Vietnam is an attractive partner for companies seeking to diversify their supply chains.

Free trade agreements such as EVFTA, CPTPP, and RCEP enable duty-free exports to more than 50 countries, including the entire EU. The country also benefits from a young, tech-savvy population, a rising education level (including STEM subjects), and competitive wages.

Vietnam’s investor-friendly environment, the possibility of 100% foreign ownership in many sectors, and strong government investments in green energy, smart cities, and modern logistics create numerous business opportunities – from Industry 4.0 and circular economy to sustainable supply chains.

Programme

• 09:00 – Welcome by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• 09:05 – Vietnam: Country Overview and Economic Opportunities for German SMEs
  Björn Koslowski, Deputy Managing Director, AHK Vietnam
• 09:45 – Legal Considerations for Doing Business in Vietnam
  Tim Holtorf, Lawyer, International Attorney-at-Law (VN), Brendel & Associates
• 10:10 – Practical Insights: Doing Business in Vietnam – Cultural Aspects, Dos & Don’ts
  Henning Mühlenhaupt, Deputy General Director, Roeders Vietnam Co., Ltd.
• 10:30 – End of event

Follow-up Event

Vietnam Online Consultation Day – Thursday, 18 September 2025
Individual 45-minute consultation sessions.
Registration is possible regardless of webinar participation.

Registration

Participation is free of charge, but prior registration is required.

Organiser:

Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hannover
In cooperation with AHK Vietnam