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AmCham Vietnam Merger

Tomorrow, AmCham Hanoi and AmCham HCMC come together as AmCham Vietnam. One chamber, both cities. The day-to-day of being an AmCham member doesn't change. Your dues stay where they are through your current term. Your committees keep meeting. Connect & Cocktails goes on, the sector roundtables continue, the events you've put on your calendar stay there. Your point of contact at the chamber is the same person you've been talking to all year. What does change is that the rest of the country opens up.

The Hanoi calendar comes with your membership

Embassy briefings, advocacy roundtables, the Mid-Year Outlook, the senior dialogues that have run out of Hanoi for the better part of three decades. From tomorrow, all of it is part of your membership. No separate registration, no second invoice. If you're traveling north for business and you want to be in the room when the U.S. Ambassador speaks at an AmCham event, you can be.

Every national committee opens up

Energy, Healthcare, Capital Markets and Financial Services, the Legal and VBF Liaison group, ESG, Tax and Customs, the others. If a committee has been relevant to your business but was on the Hanoi side, you can now join it.

One voice on advocacy

When the chamber raises a policy issue with the Vietnamese government, on tax, on customs, on energy, on the rules for foreign business, it goes in as the position of American business in Vietnam. One country, one voice. Ministries treat that differently than chapter-level engagement, and it changes what the chamber can actually move.

Practical bits

The newsletter you're reading now keeps coming, same time, same source. From next week the masthead just reads AmCham Vietnam. The AmCham website you already use becomes amchamvietnam.com tomorrow. Same site, updated branding. See you tomorrow!

Help Us Build the AmCham Vietnam Archive

As AmCham Vietnam continues to grow, we are also looking back at the people, companies, events, and moments that helped build our community over the years. We invite members to share old AmCham photos, documents, programs, event materials, or other historical items from the 1990s, early 2000s, or any other period in AmCham’s history.

When submitting, please include any details you have, such as:

· What the photo or document shows

· Where and when it was taken

· Who is pictured, if known

These materials will help us preserve AmCham’s history and share the story of our business community in Vietnam.

Please send submissions to Mr. Brian Le at brian.le@amchamvietnam.com

Reminder: USTR Section 301 IP Investigation – Comments Due July 2

Interested stakeholders have until July 2, 2026 (11:59 p.m. EDT) to submit written comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding its Section 301 investigation into Vietnam's intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement practices. The investigation, initiated on May 29 following Vietnam's designation as a "Priority Foreign Country" in the 2026 Special 301 Report, will assess whether Vietnam's IP-related laws, policies, and enforcement practices are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden U.S. commerce. The outcome of the investigation could lead to future U.S. trade or enforcement actions. Companies and other interested parties wishing to provide input are encouraged to submit comments before the July 2 deadline. A copy of the Federal Register Notice is available here. A docket for comments regarding the investigation will be available here.

Ho Chi Minh City to Mark 50th Naming Anniversary with Major Infrastructure Launches



On July 2, Ho Chi Minh City will celebrate the 50th anniversary of being officially named after President Ho Chi Minh with one of the largest coordinated infrastructure initiatives in its history. The city plans to simultaneously launch 10-13 major projects with a combined investment of more than VND264 trillion (approximately US$10 billion), spanning transport, ports, environmental infrastructure, urban renewal, and social housing. Key projects include the first phase of the Ho Chi Minh City–Moc Bai Expressway, the Binh Tien Bridge and Road, the Ho Tram–Long Thanh Airport Urban Expressway, upgrades to seaport infrastructure, and major social housing developments. The package also includes projects aimed at improving flood control, urban connectivity, and logistics capacity to support the city's long-term economic growth. City leaders have described the coordinated groundbreaking ceremonies as a milestone that reflects Ho Chi Minh City's commitment to accelerating public investment, enhancing regional connectivity, and creating a stronger foundation for future domestic and foreign investment. In addition to the groundbreaking ceremonies, the city will hold commemorative events and a 16-location fireworks display on the evening of July 2, highlighting Ho Chi Minh City's continued role as Vietnam's economic growth engine and its long-term development ambitions.

AmCham Vietnam in Washington, D.C.

Last week, AmCham Vietnam was proud to participate in the 2026 AmChams of Asia Pacific Washington Doorknock, where our delegation represented the U.S. business community in Vietnam from June 21–24. Delegates from Pacifico Energy Vietnam, Samtec Vietnam, Arylessence, and Hoffman Iron and Steel, together with AmCham Vietnam, joined business leaders from across the Indo-Pacific for a series of productive meetings with Congressional offices, Administration officials, and policy experts to discuss the future of U.S. trade, investment, and economic engagement in the region.

A particular highlight was our courtesy meeting with H.E. Ambassador Nguyễn Quốc Dũng and the dedicated investment and trade team at the Embassy of Vietnam in Washington, D.C. We sincerely appreciated the opportunity to exchange perspectives on the U.S.-Vietnam commercial relationship and discuss how we can continue working together to strengthen bilateral trade, attract high-quality investment, and support a positive business environment. We look forward to sharing key insights from the Doorknock with our members in the weeks ahead as we continue advancing the U.S.-Vietnam economic partnership.

AmCham’s 4th of July event on Saturday



And finally! Our biggest event of the year will be THIS SATURDAY! In just a few days, we'll celebrate 250 years of American independence at our 31st Annual Independence Day Celebration & Community Picnic, and we can't wait to welcome you. Join us on Saturday, July 4, from 3:00–9:00 p.m. at The American School for an afternoon and evening filled with great food, unlimited drinks, live music, family-friendly activities, and one of the biggest raffle prize lineups we've ever had.

Whether you're coming for the classic American BBQ, the kids' games, pickleball, or simply to spend time with friends and colleagues, there's something for everyone. This year's celebration features more than two dozen food and beverage booths, live entertainment by Soul Kinsmen, and incredible prizes, including six round-trip tickets to the United States, luxury resort stays, GARMIN smartwatches, and many more giveaways throughout the day. If you haven't picked up your tickets yet, stop by the AmCham office to collect your event pass along with your complimentary Independence Day T-shirt. Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for one of Ho Chi Minh City's favorite community traditions. We look forward to celebrating with you! If you haven’t done so already, please register here. 

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, July 8, 2026 – 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Tourism & Hospitality Committee Meeting, July 16, 2026 – 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Tax & Customs Committee Meeting, July 23, 2026 – 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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[VnEconomic] Major works kicked off for 50th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh City's name. The large-scale projects slated for commencement have all previously received investment policy approval from the City People's Council.

[VOV.vn] Vietnam, US sign MoU for real-time customs data exchange. Vietnam and the United States (US) on June 26 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to exchange customs data electronically in real time in a move to facilitate bilateral trade, strengthen supply chain security and combat customs frauds amid rapidly increasing trade flows between the two countries.

[The Investor] Vietnam targets 11.9% GDP growth in H2 to achieve double-digit expansion in 2026. Vietnam's government has set a target of 11.9% economic growth in the second half of 2026 to achieve its goal of expanding GDP by at least 10% for the full year, according to a government resolution issued on Saturday.

[VOV.vn] Vietnam sets 2026 growth targets of 11% for Hanoi and 10.2% for HCM City. The Vietnamese government has issued Resolution 169, setting economic growth targets for localities in 2026 and throughout the 2026-2030 period.

[Viet Nam News] Tax payment deadlines extended to ease pressure on businesses. The Government has also approved extensions for provisional corporate income tax payments under a newly-issued decree.

[VOV.vn] 2026 Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor Forum bound for Da Nang in August. Around 400-500 domestic and international delegates are expected to attend the 2026 Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor Forum set to take place in Da Nang City on August 13.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam

in Ho Chi Minh City

New World Hotel Suite 323

76 Le Lai Street, Ben Thanh Ward

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Phone: +84 28 3824 3562