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This is the first time Vietnam hosts the largest German business networking event that has been organized biannually in Asia since 1986. At the 14th APK, held from November 20 to 22, more than 700 decision makers will analyze current political and economic trends in Asia and power shifts.
In a written announcement released by the German Embassy in Hanoi, German Vice-Chancellor and Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy Sigmar Gabriel is quoted as saying that the conference would bring about great opportunities to foster economic relations between Germany and Vietnam, and the region as a whole.
The Asia-Pacific region with strong growth is becoming more and more important to German enterprises. Besides big economies in East Asia, ten ASEAN countries are playing a more important role in economic and politic issues, especially Vietnam as a major partner of Germany in the region, said the minister who is paying a visit to Vietnam on November 18-22.
The conference aims at taking a close look at the Asian countries’ development strategies, future-oriented sectors, innovative business ideas and consumer demands. It addresses the role of the political context for successful investments.
It is increasingly important to German businesses to understand how trends develop in Asia which already accounts for roughly 30% of the world’s GDP and 60% of the world’s population.
The conference is graced by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, ministers from Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam, the ASEAN Secretary General, and other regional dignitaries.
Đăng ký: VietNam News
