AmCham Weekly Newsletter
April 27th, 2023
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Online Webinar
An interactive webinar with experts from Russin & Vecchi, discussing new Decree 13/2023/ND-CP on Protection of Personal Data. The Decree comes into effect on July 1, 2023.
Understand the new rules, create a plan, and then build slowly and steadily to full compliance.
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At District Federal, 84 Xuan Thuy Street, Thao Dien, Thu Duc City, HCMC
Tickets are still available, don’t miss out Amigos! AmCham’s Cinco De Mayo Party will feature free-flow beverages - including margaritas, beer, wine, and soft drinks, as well as a a Mexican themed buffet dinner.
Limited to 70 participants. Buy your tickets early!
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At New World Saigon Hotel, 76 Le Lai, District 1, HCMC
More details coming soon! Save the Date!
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At OnTop Bar, Novotel Saigon Centre, 167 Hai Ba Trung St., Dist. 3, HCMC
Don’t miss May's Connect & Cocktails. AmCham’s monthly informal 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 cocktail.
Please plan to join for a great night of networking and our famous Lucky Draw!
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July 1 - 11:30am-5:00pm
AmCham Independence Day Celebration & Community Picnic
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At Riverside Apartments, 53 Vo Truong Toan St., Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City, HCMC
Commemorate America’s independence at AmCham’s 28th Annual Independence Day Celebration and Community Picnic. Enjoy live music, savor classic American dishes and beverages, as well as local and international cuisine at this family-friendly outdoor event. Our Kids Corner will have many entertaining activities for children including face painting and a bouncy castle.
Multiple sponsorship opportunities for this event are still available. Please contact our Events Team or click below for more information.
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Upcoming Committee Meetings |
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AmCham members are welcome to join, in-person or virtually:
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AmCham Vietnam present at Conference between Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Foreign Businesses
A dialogue between Vietnamese Government officials and foreign business representatives was hosted on April 22nd by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi. The event was focused on fostering foreign investment and mitigating economic headwinds. Also in attendance were Deputy Prime Ministers Le Minh Khai and Tran Luu Quang, Minister Nguyen Chi Dung of the Planning and Investment Ministry, Minister Nguyen Hong Dien of the Industry and Trade Ministry, Minister Dao Ngoc Dung of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, as well as local and provincial people’s committee representatives.
In his remarks, AmCham Vietnam National Chairman Greg Testerman highlighted key opportunities to stimulate foreign investment including: expediting approval of energy plans, developing holistic digital economy regulations, implementing global standards and accelerating approvals for healthcare products, simplifying immigration policies and procedures, and ensuring effectiveness of new recycling and beverage contributions and taxes.
AmCham members attending the event included Abbott, AES, Apple, Citi, Coca-Cola, First Solar, Intel, KPMG, Meta, MSD, Pacifico Energy, Pfizer, P&G, Suntory Pepsico, and UL Solutions. Other business associations present at the meeting included EuroCham and KoCham.
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AmCham Chair's Circle 2023 Dialogue with HCMC People's Committee Chairman Phan Van Mai
In collaboration with the the city's Investment and Trade Promotion Center (ITPC), AmCham hosted a dialogue with HCMC Chairman, Phan Van Mai, to better understand the challenges businesses face in HCMC. AmCham Board members and leaders of AmCham Committees shared perspectives and recommendations to continue to promote growth and progress in the city.
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Holiday Office Closure
AmCham's office will be closed Monday, May 1 through Wednesday, May 3 in observance of International Labor Day, Hung Kings Festival, and Reunification Day. We wish all our readers a restful and long holiday weekend.
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AmCham members talk AI & data at Business Intelligence Briefing
Last week two thought leaders from Microsoft participated in a discussion at an AmCham Business Intelligence Briefing on How Businesses Can Leverage the Full Power of AI & Data. AmCham HCMC Board member and Microsoft Vietnam General Manager Nguyen Quynh Tram and Microsoft Vietnam Chief Technology Officer Dr. Le Nhan Tam discussed how AI is changing the way we do business with an audience of tech professionals, digital enthusiasts, and people who were curious about this emerging technology tools.
Tram and Dr. Tam talked about how Generative AI can unlock value for business by creating new written, visual and auditory content. Specific use cases in Vietnam were discussed, and participants got to see AI in action in real time. The briefing was followed by a networking cocktail reception.
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Corporate Governance: How good companies prepare for bad things to happen
AmCham’s Legal and ESG Committees organized a seminar last week focused on Navigating Corporate Governance for Foreign Investors in Vietnam. The event was sponsored by member organization FTI Consulting. A panel of experienced speakers shared insight on topics such as risk mitigation and compliance, due diligence requirements for investors, anti-corruption regulations in Vietnam and navigating risk scenarios.
Speaking at the event were AmCham Chair Greg Testerman; Orsolya Szotyory-Grove, Senior Associate, Mayer Brown Vietnam and Co-Chair of AmCham's Legal & Vietnam Business Forum Committee; Rachel Layburn, Senior Managing Director, Risk Advisory & Investigations practice, FTI Consulting; and Jeremy Tan, Managing Director, Risk Advisory and Investigations Practice, FTI Consulting.
The seminar was followed by a networking reception for all participants.
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21st AmCham Scholarship Officially Opens
The annual AmCham Scholarship is back. In its 21st year, it will include 60 scholarships for top students enrolled in Ho Chi Minh City universities. Candidates will have to pass 3 rounds: Application, Ability Test and Interview. The best candidates will receive the following benefits:
- Cash value VND 15,000,000
- Prestigious recognition from AmCham's 550 member companies
- Credit for jobs & internships from AmCham and AmCham member companies
- Eligible to join AmCham Scholar Alumni Group (ASA) and multiple networking activities
For more information, please visit
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Renew your AmCham membership! Stay engaged, and maintain your benefits, including opportunities for professional networking, business intelligence, advocacy to improve the business environment, and promoting your business. We have been sending out 2023 Membership Renewal notices via email . We encourage members to renew promptly, and consider upgrading to a Premium Membership! For more information, or if you haven’t yet received your renewal notice, please contact Membership Manager Sam Hoang.
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AmCham Premium membership offers the opportunity for qualified companies to highlight their status as business leaders and their strategic support for AmCham Vietnam’s mission and programs. Premium Membership offers a range of benefits, including exclusive VIP access. Customized packages are available. To learn more, see LINK or contact Office Manager Cindy Tran.
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We would like to extend our warmest welcome to all new members who joined us in March 2023. Thank you for your support! |
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Thanks to Our Premium Members |
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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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