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AmCham HCMC & Danang Weekly Newsletter
October 21st, 2024
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Update from the Executive Director | |
On October 16th, AmCham and FedEx hosted the second event titled “Optimizing Supply Chain Cost: Strategies for Efficiency & Profitability” in Binh Duong Province. This event aimed to help companies navigate Vietnam’s dynamic logistics sector. With delivery being a key challenge in the supply chain, we highlighted how international express services can enhance efficiency and reduce costs. | |
We have a busy week ahead! I look forward to welcoming many of you to the Connect & Cocktails event at The Straits Kitchen & Bar on October 23, as well as to our World Blood Donor Day on October 24 at the Victoria Healthcare Clinic. I also look forward to seeing members at the HR Committee meeting on October 24. Remember, we try to make our events enjoyable and useful for you, so please join us if you have the time! | |
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Has your company engaged in any ESG activities this year? Our deadline to apply for the "2024 AmCham Vietnam – HCMC ESG Impact Showcase and Excellence in ESG Impact Awards" is Friday, November 1, 2024, by 5:00 PM. We are seeking applications from members who have embarked on remarkable journeys toward sustainability and are measuring their environmental and social impact. The awards will be presented at the annual "Giving Thanks" Dinner on Thursday, November 21, 2024.
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You’re going to hear me say this a lot, but AmCham is organizing several major events in November and December, so mark your calendars: the ESG Impact Excellence Awards as mentioned on November 21; the Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament on November 28 at the Vietnam Golf & Country Club, and the 29th Annual Governors Ball - PEARL ANNIVERSARY on December 7 at the JW Marriott Saigon, starting at 6:00 PM. Sponsorship packages, both cash and in-kind, and tickets are available now. Proceeds from the 2024 Governors' Ball will support AmCham’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, the AmCham Scholarship Program. Contribute to a great cause while enjoying one of the most exciting social events of the season! | |
As always, do let us know how we can serve you better. We wish you a safe and healthy week ahead! | |
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.
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Draft Law on Personal Data Protection: we are seeking comments from members through November 1st. Received comments will be compiled for review by the Digital Economy Committee and the Hanoi chapter before being submitted to the Ministry of Public Security on November 24, 2024.
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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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October 23, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
AmCham Connect & Cocktails
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At The Straits Kitchen & Bar, Level 28, Sedona Suites, 67 Le Loi Street, District 1
Don’t miss October’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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October 24 & October 31, 7:00 am - 11:00 am
AmCham’s Blood Donor Day 2024
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We invites you to join our Blood Donation Drive this October, a key initiative in our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program since 2011. This event brings together members and the business community to make a lasting impact. In line with World Blood Donor Day’s 20th anniversary, your participation honors life-saving donors and supports the ongoing need for blood donations.
To make this year's drive a success, we invite you to join us in two impactful ways:
- Become a sponsor: HERE
- Register for you/your employees as blood donors:
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At Mercure Haiphong, 12 Lach Tray Street, Ngo Quyen District, Haiphong
AmCham is pleased to co-host with Deep C and BeLuxCham the Open Innovation & Sustainability Mission to Haiphong! This event will gather industry leaders, sustainability experts, and businesses to explore how innovation can drive sustainable growth. Participants will discover innovative solutions, gain insights into the financial and environmental benefits of sustainable practices, and connect through B2B meetings and networking opportunities.
We look forward to your participation!
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Online via Zoom
AmCham Vietnam HCMC & Danang, in partnership with Cimigo, recently conducted a business climate survey with our members. They were asked their thoughts on the overall business environment, challenges they faced, and opportunities that lie ahead. This was the first survey that AmCham conducted in over two years, and we appreciate the overwhelming response.
We now want to share the fascinating results with you! Come join us for an online discussion on October 30 and learn what insights we see and how we can move forward, especially with our advocacy efforts with the Vietnamese government. This newly released information will help provide your business with the latest market information so that you can make the best decisions based on the most up-to-date data.
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At JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon, Corner of Hai Ba Trung and Le Duan, D1
Join AmCham on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 for an exclusive lunch with Arun Venkataraman, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets, and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service. He will share the U.S. Commerce Department’s and his priorities in promoting US commercial interests around the globe and with Vietnam.
This is a special opportunity for you to hear directly from the US government, so please register as seating is limited. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
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At JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon, Corner of Hai Ba Trung and Le Duan, D1
This is an invite-only event that the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City opens to AmCham members. The United States Marine Corps Birthday Ball is an annual formal event that celebrates the founding of the U.S. Marine Corps. The U.S. Consulate General in HCMC has a Marine Security Guard Detachment that not only protects us, but they are also active in the local community and do community service. The ball celebrates them and their contributions to our community. The ticket includes entry into the ball with a cocktail hour, digital official photos, printed photobooth photos, a ceremony to honor the U.S. Marine Corps, dinner with an open bar, dancing, and a souvenir ball gift. Please contact Ha Long Le at LELH1@state.gov for purchasing tickets.
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At CTY Kitchen + Bar, 72 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai (Ground Floor Centec Tower), District 3
As exciting as a sporting event, but with much higher stakes! Join us on Wednesday, November 6 starting at 7:30am to witness the results of the US Presidential Election between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump. We will have delicious food, multiple TV channels playing, and a lively atmosphere as we watch the results come in hour-by-hour.
This will be a fun event that is open to everyone, no matter your nationality or political affiliation.
And if you are an American citizen, register and VOTE NOW!!
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At Hôtel des Arts Saigon - MGallery, 76-78 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St., District 3
Join us on Tuesday, November 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM for an exclusive, members-only event to meet the candidates for the 2025-2026 AmCham Vietnam HCMC Board of Governors! This is a unique opportunity to meet our impressive slate of candidates, hear their visions, and network with fellow AmCham members. There is no entry fee for this event. A cash bar will be available, with complimentary appetizers sponsored by Saigon Kitchen of Hotel Des Arts.
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At The Global City, Do Xuan Hop, An Phu, Thu Duc City
This important lifesaving initiative is a collaboration between the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, VinaCapital Foundation (VCF), the Vietnam Children's Fund, and many other medical professionals and stakeholders who care for our children. The Children’s Cancer Run is nationally focused, professionally operated, and supports a financially transparent comprehensive 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎. The program includes treatment for disadvantaged, underprivileged, and underserved children battling cancer including clinical and psychosocial support, early detection efforts, and support for oncologists. More information, contact us at: (+84) 28 3535 0688 - (+84) 28 7304 5656
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At The Reverie Saigon, 22-36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard & 57-69F Dong Khoi Street, District 1
Please join us to express thanks for all the blessings we enjoy here in Vietnam, and celebrate Thanksgiving traditions, together with family, friends, and colleagues. Thanksgiving is an annual holiday that Americans celebrate with family and friends in November to give thanks for the harvest and good fortune we have enjoyed throughout the year. AmCham Vietnam – HCMC will commemorate our celebration for Thanksgiving at our Annual Giving Thanks Dinner on November 21, 2024.
At our 2024 “Giving Thanks” Dinner, we will honor and recognize AmCham member companies which have demonstrated ESG Impact. Enjoy a delicious traditional Thanksgiving dinner with fellow AmCham Vietnam members and friends, and celebrate with senior representatives of the U.S. and Vietnamese government. Spouses and significant others are welcome. You can register to join the event. Moreover, consider becoming a sponsor of this meaningful holiday event and purchase a table for your company!
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At Vietnam Golf and Country Club, Thu Duc City
This 4-person Team Scramble is open to all AmCham Members and their guests! You can sign-up individually or with other members or friends and even make your own foursome. Non-Members are welcome to join as long as they are playing with at least one AmCham Member.
This Thanksgiving Day golf event will kick off at Vietnam Golf & Country Club with check-in starting 5:30am and then a Shotgun start at 6:30am. A commemorative golf shirt for each participant. Products of Coca-Cola, Pepsi, beer and cocktail will be served throughout the day, and our awards ceremony will feature a bountiful Roast Turkey spread for everyone to enjoy have a fun day out on the course!!
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At JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon, Corner of Hai Ba Trung and Le Duan, D1
This year, our ball will be celebrating a Pearl Anniversary theme, providing a glamorous and sophisticated setting to honor AmCham’s 30 years of excellence and the festive holiday season.
The Governors’ Ball is an exclusive gathering, uniting over 400 top members of the AmCham business community alongside Vietnamese and international business leaders. It’s a unique opportunity to showcase your company to an influential audience in a luxurious environment while supporting a worthy cause. All proceeds will benefit the AmCham Scholarship Program and the Women in Engineering Scholarship Program.
We offer various options for you to promote your business and support these programs, including table purchases and ticket options.
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At JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon, Corner of Hai Ba Trung and Le Duan, D1
The 11th annual AmCham Breakfast with Santa will be held this year on December 8, from 9:00am to 12:30pm at the JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon. The event is designed for families to celebrate Christmas together, and bring some Christmas joy into other’s lives.
We would love to invite you and/or your company to be a sponsor of this meaningful event.
Sponsorship and a portion of each adult ticket will help cover the participation of 30+ disadvantaged children from the Care to Rise Program. This initiative, co-led by the VinaCapital Foundation and the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, focuses on ensuring access to education, protection, encouragement, and long-term care for vulnerable children.
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At The Reverie Saigon, 22-36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard & 57-69F Dong Khoi Street, District 1
Apparel and footwear factory executives, directors, managers and their leadership teams come together in Vietnam to engage with the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) for presentations discussing compliance. The opportunity for factories and their U.S. partners to convene promotes relationship building, a deeper understanding of U.S. requirements, and brand expectations for factories. Compliance is a critical component for U.S. brands and a top priority of AAFA, this conference will breakdown different areas of compliance and talk about the challenges and how to smartly advance operations for compliance.
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At New World Saigon Hotel, 76 Le Lai, District 1
At our Annual General Meeting on December 12, AmCham leaders will update you on 2024 key developments and strategic results. The US Mission leader will highlight the partnership in 2024 between the U.S. Government and AmCham Vietnam-HCMC, and we will also announce the election results for the 2025-26 AmCham Vietnam-HCMC Board of Governors.
Immediately following will be a networking cocktail reception. This reception is free of charge for AmCham Vietnam Member Representatives and their spouses/partners. It will include free flow of wine, beer, soft drinks, hearty hors d’oeuvres, and a Lucky Draw (for physical attendees only), hosted by AmCham Vietnam-HCMC and our generous sponsors.
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Upcoming Committee Meetings | |
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Members are welcome to join, in-person or virtually:
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We would like to extend our warmest welcome to our newest members in October: | |
The American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City & Danang
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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