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AmCham Vietnam - HCMC Weekly Newsletter
May 27th, 2025
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Time to raise your voice! We’re excited to invite you to take part in our Mid-Year Market Update Survey — a key initiative to gather valuable insights and perspectives from our members.
Your input is vital to helping us better understand the current business climate in Vietnam. The survey takes just 2 minutes to complete and is available in both English and Vietnamese for your convenience.
The results will serve as the foundation for discussions at our upcoming Mid-Year Market Update event on June 19, where we’ll explore the trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the business landscape across the country. This will be a truly unique event — unlike anything AmCham has hosted before — so be sure to register here to secure your place.
Thank you for your time and participation in helping us make this initiative meaningful and impactful.
| | Join us on May 29 at 8:30 AM for Understanding Vietnam's Legal Culture in Compliance. Explore how formal laws and informal norms shape compliance, risk management, and trust-building with Vietnamese stakeholders in a complex, evolving legal environment. Register now to gain practical, culturally informed legal insights. | | |
AmCham will host a Farewell Dinner for the US Consul General Susan Burns on Monday, June 16. It’s hard to believe that she is finishing her posting in Ho Chi Minh City, and we are so grateful for all her support. I’d like to invite all of you who have interacted with Ms. Burns over the past three years to join us in saying thank you.
To make this night even more special, we'd love for you to send us any pictures or comments you have about Ms. Burns. We will include them in a presentation to be played during the event. Our goal is for her to truly feel our sincere appreciation and best wishes as she embarks on her next chapter. Please register here.
| | We are seeking Sponsors for the AmCham’s 30th Annual Independence Day Celebration & Community Picnic! Join us on Saturday, June 28 for one of the most anticipated community events of the year, drawing over 1,000 attendees from across the region. This high-profile celebration offers exceptional visibility for your brand and a unique opportunity to connect with an engaged and diverse audience. Explore our sponsorship packages and register today to be part of this milestone event here. | | I hope you have a great week ahead, and please do let us know if you are facing any issues with your business or if you would like to see a particular type of event. We are here to serve you. | |
Yours sincerely,
Travis Mitchell
Executive Director
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We thank all members who recently shared their comments on draft legislation currently being discussed.
Contributions to the Draft Decree replacing Decree No.152/2020/ND-CP on foreign workers working in Vietnam: Comments and recommendations have been submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs on May 21, 2025.
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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.
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At AmCham Vietnam HCMC Office, Suite 323, New World Saigon Hotel, 76 Le Lai, Dist. 1
Join us for AmCham 101 – New Member Orientation, designed to help you maximize your membership and connect with fellow business leaders.
This interactive session will provide insights into AmCham’s mission, programs, and services. Hear from Executive Director Travis Mitchell and our team on how to make the most of your membership. You’ll also have the chance to introduce your business, share priorities, and connect with new members.
Whether you're new or looking for a refresher, this is a great opportunity to engage, ask questions, and get involved.
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At Black Vinegar, New World Saigon Hotel, 76 Le Lai, Dist. 1
Don’t miss May’s Connect & Cocktails! AmCham’s monthly networking event provides an opportunity to meet AmCham members and other professionals in an informal after-work setting over a glass of wine, beer, or a cocktail.
Join for a great night of networking and a chance to win in our Lucky Draw!
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At New World Saigon Hotel, 76 Le Lai, Dist. 1
This event explores the unique characteristics of Vietnam’s legal culture and its impact on regulatory compliance. It delves into the interplay between formal legal frameworks and informal norms shaped by history, politics, and social values. By examining how local businesses, foreign investors, and government authorities interpret and implement laws in practice, participants will gain insights into navigating legal grey areas, managing risk, and fostering trust with Vietnamese stakeholders. This understanding is essential for ensuring not just formal compliance, but also alignment with local expectations and regulatory behaviors in Vietnam’s evolving legal environment.
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At JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon, Corner of Hai Ba Trung and Le Duan Blvd., Dist. 1
AmCham Vietnam – HCMC cordially invites you to a farewell dinner in honor of U.S. Consul General Susan Burns. The event will take place on Monday, June 16, 2025 at JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon.
Consul General Burns has been a valued friend and partner to the American business community throughout her three-year tenure in Ho Chi Minh City. Her dedication to strengthening U.S.–Vietnam trade and investment ties, as well as the broader bilateral comprehensive partnership, has left a lasting impact.
To make this night even more special, we’d love for you to send us any pictures or comments you have about Ms. Burns. We will include them in a presentation to be played during the event. Our goal is for her to truly feel our sincere appreciation and best wishes as she embarks on her next chapter.
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June 19, 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Mid-Year Market Review
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At Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel, 88 Dong Khoi Street, Dist. 1
Join us for a brand new style event on Thursday, June 19! AmCham will host a Mid-Year Market Review, which will provide a comprehensive overview of the current business environment across all sectors of the economy. This event will feature eight senior leaders who will give succinct 8-minute updates, so you will gain unique insights on the challenges, opportunities, and outlook for the rest of the year.
We are also asking our members to complete a two-minute survey (available in both EN/VN) so we can capture the perspectives and outlook of our members. The findings from this survey will be the cornerstone of the discussion, so please complete the survey here.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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At Riverside Apartments, 53 Vo Truong Toan, Thao Dien, Thu Duc City
Join the U.S. community in HCMC for AmCham’s Independence Day Celebration & Community Picnic, marking 249 years of U.S. independence and 30 years of AmCham tradition!
Fun activities includes:
- All-you-can-eat American BBQ
- Free-flow drinks
- Live music
- Exciting prizes
- Kids’ games & activities
Sponsorship packages available – a great chance to promote your brand and support the community!
Please book tickets to celebrate with us!
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Washington D.C., USA
Decisions that are critical to the global economy, including tax, trade, spending and national security issues, are made every day in Washington by the White House and the Congress. Each summer, the AmChams in the region take a group of members to Washington to meet top US government officials to engage in a dialog on issues affecting US trade and commerce in the Asia-Pacific area.
This year’s “Washington Doorknock” will be held from July 13-16, 2025. Doorknock delegates will be speaking firsthand with Trump Administration officials, Members of Congress, and other thought-leaders who help determine the future of US policy towards Vietnam and other countries in the region. The Doorknock is a unique opportunity to provide your input, ideas and recommendations concerning how policies made in Washington have an impact on the company or organization that you represent.
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Members are welcome to join, in-person or virtually:
| | Thank You to Our Premium Members | | |
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
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