Business Initiation Trip to Vietnam 2026 – Water Management

Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic economies and is significantly expanding its water and wastewater infrastructure. Rapid urbanisation, industrial growth and increasing environmental requirements create attractive business opportunities for German technology providers in the water sector.

From 16 to 20 November 2026, SBS systems for business solutions GmbH, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), is organising a business initiation trip to Vietnam in cooperation with AHK Vietnam and German Water Partnership e.V.

The project is part of the German SME Market Development Programme and funded within the framework of the Environmental Technologies Export Initiative. It primarily targets small and medium-sized German enterprises.

Target Market

Vietnam’s growing water demand is expected to increase by approximately 32% by 2030. At the same time, only a limited share of municipal wastewater is currently treated. Substantial investments are required in:

• Water supply and wastewater treatment
• Industrial and municipal water infrastructure
• Desalination technologies
• Digitalisation and intelligent monitoring systems
• Sustainable and energy-efficient solutions

Target Group

The programme addresses German companies active in:

• Water and wastewater treatment technologies
• Desalination and distribution systems
• Measurement, control and sensor technologies
• Smart water and digital resource monitoring solutions
• Engineering and consulting services
• Environmental technologies improving energy efficiency and water qualit

Programme Overview (Preliminary)

16 November – Hanoi
Briefing session, presentation event and B2B networking

17 November – Hanoi
Individual B2B meetings and networking dinner

18 November – Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City
Technical visit and transfer to HCMC

19 November – Ho Chi Minh City
Individual B2B meetings and joint feedback dinner

20 November – Ho Chi Minh City
Technical site visits and closing meetings

Participation Benefits

• Direct access to the Vietnamese market
• Individually arranged B2B meetings
• Expansion of professional networks
• First-hand market and technology insights
• Institutional support on site
• Positioning in a fast-growing future market

Participation Fee

Participation is subject to EU de minimis regulations. The company contribution depends on company size:

• EUR 250 (net)
• EUR 850 (net)
• EUR 1,500 (net)

Travel and accommodation costs are borne by participants.

Maximum number of participants: 12 companies (SMEs have priority).

Registration deadline: 28 April 2026