AmCham Weekly Newsletter
March 21st, 2023
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At The Reverie Saigon, 22-36 Nguyen Hue Boulevard & 57-69F Dong Khoi Street, District 1
Don’t miss AmCham’s next monthly informal networking event – Connect & Cocktails. This 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.
Please plan to join for a great night of networking and our essential Lucky Draw!!
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At Becamex Hotel New City, B2, Hung Vuong St., Thu Dau Mot City, Binh Duong Province |
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At AmCham Office, Room 323, New World Hotel Saigon and via Zoom
At this event for new and existing members, participants will learn more about AmCham Vietnam benefits, mission, and different programs from our Executive Director, Jim Ollen. Join us to make the most of your membership, and learn how to engage with our mission.
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At Deloitte Coffee Lounge, 17th Floor, Times Square, 57-69F Dong Khoi Street, District 1
To commemorate International Women’s Day, AmCham Vietnam HCMC & Da Nang’s Women in Leadership Committee (WIL) will be hosting a special panel discussion. Featuring AmCham Board Members Madam Ha Thu Thanh, Chairperson, Deloitte Vietnam and Hang Nguyen, Partner, Baker McKenzie Vietnam; in addition to WIL co-Chairs Dr. Astrid Matarrita, Psychologist, and Minh Nguyen, Country Lead, Vietnam, Allianz Partner, the panel will cover topics relevant to members and young professionals alike:
- Achieving success as a leader at work
- Opportunities and challenges for women in leadership
- Vision and mission for the 2023 Women in leadership and the impact on promoting women within the chamber
Participants will also learn about benefits and engagement opportunities as employees of our members.
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Language: Vietnamese
At Cocotte in Sila Urban Living, 21 Ngo Thoi Nhiem Street, Ward 6, District 3
THE KNOW 2, the second among 5 THE KNOW workshops featuring the following main contents:
1. Reaffirming the role of L&D - Learning & Development on Business Model:
- Where is L&D located on Business Model?
- Why is L&D is under prioritized?
- Why is there a need to align L&D with business priorities?
2. Sharing brief results of L&D studies
- Part No.1 Study results featuring the relationship between L&D & Business Priorities by RespectVN
3. Searching for like-minded partners in L&D effort
- Consult on the joint effort on L&D
- Search for partners on L&D effort
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Language: Vietnamese
At New World Saigon Hotel, 76 Le Lai St, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1
The seminar will concentrate on sharing legal expertise and experience in:
- Criminal proceedings
- Tips for dealing with investigation agencies
- Identifying the ambiguous factors constituting criminal behaviors
- Minimizing the risk of being criminally prosecuted
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To promote sustainable business models and celebrate pioneering mindsets, Forbes Vietnam will organize Sustainability Leaders’ Summit under the theme Towards a Greener World. This forum will bring together experts and leaders from leading companies to discuss the most critical topics, such as carbon emissions reduction, waste treatment, fight against climate change while sustaining growth and prosperity.
As a Media Partner of the event, AmCham Members will enjoy 49% discount on ticket price. Please use code PARTNER49 when you book your seat.
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At Riverside Apartments, 53 Vo Truong Toan St., Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City
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 available. Please contact our Events Team for more information. Additional details to follow.
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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 Chair encourages further advancement in six key areas at 2023 Vietnam Business Forum (2023)
With the theme of “Business Community in Partnership with the Government of Vietnam in Fostering Green Growth”, the 25th edition of the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) took place in Hanoi on March 17th and 19th. As the most prominent annual dialogue between the business community and the Government of Vietnam, the event intends to foster a favorable business environment and sustainable economic development in the country, and was attended by many of our members.
VBF’s Technical Session on March 17 included working sessions focused on the Green Economy, Sustainable Development, and Competitiveness. Working groups consisting of business community representatives exchanged proposals with Government officials.
Sunday’s High-Level session was attended by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung, and featured leaders from numerous business associations, including AmCham Vietnam. Greg Testerman, Chair AmCham Vietnam, addressed the session with an important speech highlighting recent achievements in economic policy related to pandemic recovery, and advocating for further progress in six key areas:
· Transitioning to Clean Energy
· Unlocking the Potential of the Digital Economy
· Health and Wellness as Key Issues for Sustainable Development
· Streamlining Mobility for International Business Exchange
· Harmonizing Tax and Customs Policies with International Standards
· Creating a more Attractive, Transparent and Stable Business Environment
Business association presentations were followed by conclusions from the Technical Session, comments from Government officials, and a keynote address by Prime Minister Chinh.
Read the full speech by Chair AmCham Vietnam, Greg Testerman, by clicking here.
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AmChams of Asia Pacific Annual Washington D.C. Doorknock will be held from July 16-19, 2023
Announced at the AmChams of Asia Pacific (AAP) Board of Directors meeting in Bangkok, Thailand last week, this year's AAP Washington Doorknock will take place between July 16 and July 19, 2023.
This event includes several meetings with Members of Congress and other DC-based organizations. This year's Doorknock will be capped at 50 delegates (up from 42 in 2022), and registration fees are $1,250 and include meeting costs, briefing materials, and certain meals/receptions (airfare, accommodation, transportation and other expenses are not included).
AmCham Vietnam members are welcome to register for the event. More information to follow.
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Skill Gap Survey 2023 - Fulbright University Vietnam in partnership with AmCham Vietnam
We seek your contribution to a survey that includes questions to learn more about the current skills gap in the workforce in Vietnam. We encourage you to participate in this survey and are committed to openly sharing the results with you and the public.
Estimated time to complete: 13-17 minutes
Deadline: Friday, March 31, 2023
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Seeking inputs for AmCham Manufacturing Committee
To support the mission of our Manufacturing Committee "To promote development of transparent, sustainable, ethical, resilient supply chains in Vietnam", we would like to welcome inputs for our implementation of 2023 from our Manufacturing Committee Members. Click this link to provide us your inputs. Thank you.
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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 promotion of your business. We have been sending out 2023 Membership Renewal notices via email. We hope you will renew promptly, and that many will consider upgrading to a Premium Membership! 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 preferred support for AmCham Vietnam’s mission and programs. Premium Membership offers a range of benefits, as well as exclusive VIP access. Customized packages are available. To learn more, see LINK or contact Office Manager Cindy Tran.
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It was a very busy week for AmCham Danang!
First we were honored to co-organize the Seminar: Rethink & Reimagine Workforce Landscape in Danang with Talentnet at the Hilton Hotel Danang on Tuesday the 14th. It was a very insightful event with a lively panel discussion on HR needs and best practices moving forward with a younger workforce coming into the market. We thank the organizer Talentnet for making this possible as well as the over 100 attendees. Human Resources and Capacity Training is one of our core pillars we are focusing on this year and it was great that we can see it kicking off in a positive way.
On the advocacy side we were honored to hold a speech at the VBA & VCCI Forum on the proposed taxation on ‘sugary beverages’ on Wednesday the 15th. We voiced our members concerns about this proposal because if this proposal is approved, both the food and beverage industry, which is struggling to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, will face an additional financial burden. It also creates an additional financial burden for every family to pay higher prices for many common foods, in times of high inflation.
And last but for sure not least we attended the 3rd Vietnam Connect Forum 2022 ‘Breakthrough for Vietnam Central Region: Twin Green – Digital Transitions in Growth and Sustainability’ on Friday the 17th. This was a very well attended forum with great discussion from multiple provincial leaders as well as represented by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc. Special thanks to Matthew McGarvey who attended the standing panelist for an hour and a half discussion from Business Associations, Business Community and Danang, Lam Son and Hue leadership.
Also congratulations to all our members that received the Golden Dragon Award for Green Growth and Sustainable Development in 2022!
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We would like to extend our warmest welcome to all new members who joined us in February 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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