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Dear ,

On behalf of the AmCham Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Board Members and Staff, we extend our warmest holiday wishes to all AmCham members and partners. As we reflect on the achievements of 2025, we thank you for your continued support and engagement and wish you a joyful holiday season and a successful year ahead. Happy Holidays and best wishes for the New Year.

On December 16, 2025, AmCham Vietnam in HCMC held its 31st Annual General Meeting and Members Night, where we reviewed the year’s activities and announced the new Board of Governors. In 2025, we submitted 75 position papers to the government on a wide range of topics, including VAT, food safety, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, and personal data protection, among others. This represents a 67% increase over last year and more than double the number submitted two years ago. We are delighted that the government adopted an overwhelming number of our recommendations. These advocacy efforts were driven by our members, whose engagement is critical to improving the business environment for everyone.

In addition, AmCham organized 70 events throughout the year, ranging from small, intimate discussions to popular galas and celebrations. We also hosted 65 committee meetings, providing critical business insights and updates across 13 sectors. Membership grew, retention rates improved, and member attrition declined.

We are excited to announce our new 2026 Board, which include Ms. Hang Nguyen, Ms. Van Ly, Mr. Luke Treloar, Mr. Philip Ziter, Mr. Ruben Luengas, Dr. Bob Connolly, Mr. Hao Tran, Mr. Brad Segal, Mr. Ky Nguyen, Mr. Will Sandman, Mr. Vaibhav Bhanchawat, Mr. Mark Gillin, Mr. Marwane Tahri, Ms. Thao Griffiths, and Mr. Thanh Tran.

We would also like to express our deep appreciation to our departing Governors—Mr. Jesse Boone, Ms. Thanh Le, Mr. Michael Nguyen, and Mr. LS Tan—for their commitment, leadership, and valuable contributions to AmCham.

We are proud of our achievements, grateful for our fantastic members, and look forward to an even stronger 2026!

The National Assembly wrapped up its 10th session by approving 51 laws and 39 resolutions aimed at modernizing the economy and governance. Lawmakers advanced major policy changes in technology and transparency. These included:

• The new E-commerce Law, which is the first comprehensive law on ecommerce in Vietnam.
• The new Cybersecurity Law, which consolidates the 2018 Cybersecurity Law and the 2015 Law on Network Information Security.
• The Digital Transformation Law mandates e-governance and secure digital ID systems
• The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Law sets ethical standards and promotes R&D.

On December 11, Jennifer Wicks McNamara, nominated to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. She emphasized Vietnam’s strategic importance in the Indo-Pacific and outlined her priorities if confirmed: strengthening bilateral relations; security and war legacy programs; economic engagement; human rights advocacy; and cultural and educational exchanges. 

Your vote helps shape AmCham Vietnam's future! On December 10, the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Boards unanimously approved a proposed unified AmCham Vietnam Charter. If adopted, it will merge both chapters into a single national chamber with one National Board, with a transition planned through mid-2026.

Members are invited to review the Charter and vote online by 11:59 PM on January 13, 2026. Results will be announced at an online Extraordinary General Meeting on January 15, 2026.

AmCham Membership Renewal. It’s that time of year to renew your AmCham membership for 2026! We have begun sending out our renewal notices. Our AmCham team has been working harder than ever this year to deliver value and support you, our members, particularly through our Committees, business intelligence events, and advocacy efforts. We look forward to your continued support, and we are ready to welcome our new members. As you join or renew your membership, please consider becoming a Premium Member.

Premium Membership offers the opportunity for qualified companies to highlight your status as business leaders and your strategic support for AmCham Vietnam’s mission and programs. Premium Membership offers a range of discounts, benefits, and exclusive VIP access. Customized packages are available. To learn more, see LINK or contact Office Manager Cindy Tran at cindy.tran@amchamvietnam.com.

As always, do let us know how we can serve you better. We wish you a great rest of the week!

Yours sincerely,



Travis Mitchell

Executive Director

Members are encouraged to bring forward any advocacy needs or related questions to the relevant Committees, or by email to advocacyaction@amchamvietnam.com.

Similarly, we invite members experiencing instances of administrative delays and challenges to share details via email to communications@amchamvietnam.com. We are compiling this information on behalf of our members.

Members are welcome to join, in-person or virtually:

• Legal & VBF Liaison Committee Meeting, January 14, 2026 – 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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[The Investor] Vietnam among world’s top 15 countries by im-export value: ministry. Vietnam’s import-export turnover is expected to reach $920 billion for the first time in 2025, placing the country among the world’s top 15 by trade value, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT).

[Việt Nam News] Việt Nam launches International Financial Centre in HCM City and Đà Nẵng. Prime Minister says centres will mobilise capital for infrastructure without raising public debt whilst positioning Việt Nam in global financial network.

[Việt Nam News] HCM City targets global standing with International Financial Centre. The establishment of an International Financial Centre (IFC) in HCM City is a strategic move to elevate the position of Việt Nam, and the city itself, on the global financial map, speakers said at a conference held in HCM City on December 20.

[VnEconomy] Intel encouraged to promote semiconductor packaging and testing activities in Vietnam. A delegation from the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology has visited Intel Products Vietnam plant in Ho Chi Minh City.

[VnEconomy] Tax policy for Vietnam’s newly established International Financial Center. A newly-registered project in the international financial center shall be entitled to a corporate income tax rate of 10 percent for 30 years, if it belongs to priority business lines in the IFC.

[Việt Nam News] FDI attraction shifts from volume to quality. Việt Nam continues to be a reliable destination for investors thanks to its stable macroeconomic environment, consistent investment policies and improving capacity in electronics and component manufacturing.

[The Investor] Mega-airport Long Thanh in southern Vietnam welcomes first passenger flights. The first passenger flights touched down at Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai province on Friday morning, marking the inaugural civil aviation operation at Vietnam’s largest airport.

[VOV.vn] UOB raises Vietnam’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 7.7%. Singapore’s United Overseas Bank (UOB) has recently upgraded its 2025 GDP growth forecast for Vietnam to 7.7%, citing the country’s robust export performance, resilient manufacturing activity and sustained foreign investment inflows.

[Vietnam Investment Review] Mondelez Kinh Do - a chapter of purpose-led leadership in Vietnam. With over 25 years of experience across Asia and Africa, Vaibhav Bhanchawat, vice president and managing director of Mondelez Kinh Do Vietnam, spoke to VIR’s Huyen Thuy about his plans to align the company's growth with the local market.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam

in Ho Chi Minh City

New World Hotel Suite 323

76 Le Lai Street, District 1

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Phone: +84 28 3824 3562