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AmCham Weekly Newsletter
September 20th, 2023
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At Heineken Vung Tau Brewery Factory, Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu
AmCham Vietnam ESG Committee is pleased to organize its first ESG field trip to Heineken Vung Tau Brewery Factory as part of our effort to showcase best practices in sustainability among our member companies. The site visit will include both a tour of the facility in Vung Tau and a presentation on Heineken’s ESG strategy and its roadmap to net zero . The attendees will have opportunities to ask questions about Heineken’s ESG strategies and plans such as energy, waste reduction, decarbonization, labor practices, and governance.
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At AmCham Office, Room 323, New World Hotel Saigon, 76 Le Lai Street, Dist. 1, HCMC
At this new member event, you will learn more from our Executive Director, James Ollen, about AmCham Vietnam benefits, our mission, and programs to help new members – or existing members who want to learn more – how to get involved and make the most of their AmCham membership.
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September 27 - 9:00am-10:30am
Managing Tax & Customs Audits
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At Deloitte Coffee Lounge, 17th Floor, Times Square, 57-69F Dong Khoi Street, District 1
In the last 18 months the number Audits performed by the Tax & Customs authorities have been limited to those cases where the authorities have specific concerns on the Tax and/or Customs compliance of a company. However, we are now seeing an increase in notifications of audits to be performed in FY 2023. Where those audits have taken place we have observed a more aggressive approach from the audit teams, including shortened timelines for providing requested data/information and lessen flexibility for interpretating business transactions.
In this Seminar we will share our recent experiences and suggest strategies that companies can consider to manage audits and protect their compliance position.
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At Steersman Brewery, 18 Phan Ke Binh Street, District 1
Don’t miss our next AmCham informal networking event – Connect & Cocktails.
Our AmCham Connect & Cocktails 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 Le & Tran Building, Level 1, 284 Nguyen Trong Tuyen St., Phu Nhuan District
Join our informative Q&A session focused exclusively on labor restructuring and work permits. Whether you’re an employer navigating workforce changes or an individual seeking to understand work permit requirements, this session is tailored to address all your questions.
This Q&A session is your opportunity to access current knowledge, practical advice, and valuable insight to navigate the intricate landscape of Vietnamese labor restructuring and work permits. Don’t miss the chance to have your questions answered by industry experts in this Q&A and prepare to gain a deeper understanding of labor restructuring and work permits!
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At Lotte Legend Saigon, 2A-4A Ton Duc Thang St, Dist. 1
AmCham invites you to the AmCham Members Night event including the U.S. Consulate General staff on Monday, October 23, 2023. Please plan to join the networking cocktail reception at 6:00pm. This will be our special opportunity to introduce you our recently joined members. After introducing of Consulate General team and new members, a cocktail reception will offer networking opportunities for one-on-one conversations with the Consulate General Team, AmCham Governors, and fellow members.
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At Caravelle Saigon, 19-23 Lam Son Square, Dist. 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 seminar will breakdown different areas of compliance and talk about the challenges and how to smartly advance operations for compliance.
Factory owners and managers, textile and component companies, and chemical and processing firms that partner within the supply chains of major brands and retailers. The conference will be presented in English with full Vietnamese translation.
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At InterContinental Saigon, Corner of Hai Ba Trung St. and Le Duan Blvd, Dist. 1
The AmCham Vietnam HCMC Board of Governors and the Governors’ Ball Organizing Committee are delighted to announce our 28th Annual Governors’ Ball, to be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, beginning at 6:00pm at the InterContinental Saigon.
This year’s gala will be cool, chic, stylish and sassy: we call it Blue Ice.
The Governors’ Ball will be an exclusive event, bringing together over 400 top members of the AmCham Vietnam HCMC business community, together with Vietnamese and international business representative friends. The Ball will be a unique opportunity for you to promote your company to an influential audience in a glamorous setting, while contributing to a worthy charitable cause.
We hope that you will join the event, purchase a table or tickets, and consider becoming a sponsor for this special evening. And don’t miss the live auction, silent auction, door prizes, table prizes, and raffle prizes!!
Proceeds from the 2023 Governors’ Ball will support AmCham’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, the AmCham Scholarship Program and the Women in Engineering Scholarship Programs.
We look forward to welcoming you to our Ball to celebrate both our AmCham community and the festive season!
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December 10 - 9:00am-12:30pm
AmCham Breakfast with Santa
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At InterContinental Saigon, Corner of Hai Ba Trung St and Le Duan Blvd, Dist. 1
The 10th annual AmCham Breakfast with Santa will be held this year on December 10, from 9:00am to 12:30pm at the InterContinental Saigon. The event is designed for families to celebrate Christmas together, and bring some Christmas joy into other’s lives. Sponsorship and a portion of every adult ticket sold will help fund the cost of orphans to attend the Breakfast.
We would love to invite you and/or your company to be a sponsor of this meaningful event.
More details are coming soon.
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Upcoming Committee Meetings | |
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AmCham members are welcome to join, in-person or virtual.
HR Committee Meeting, Thursday, September 21, 9:00AM
Digital Economy & Technology Committee Meeting, Tuesday, September 26, 9:00AM
Logistics & Supply Chain Committee Meeting, Wednesday, September 27, 9:00AM
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Conducts Training for Sourcing Professionals
Recently the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) conducted Consumer Product Safety Training for Sourcing Professionals in an event organized by AmCham Vietnam HCMC & Danang at the New World Saigon Hotel.
The training was led by Ms. Carolyn Manley, Southeast Asia Program Manager, CPSC; Mr. Steve Williams, Program Manager, CPSC; and Ms. Allyson Tenney, Division Director, Laboratory Science, CPSC. Joining the speakers at the event were Mr. Vu Duc Giang, Chairman of the Vietnam Textile & Apparel Association (VITAS) and Mr. James Phillips of Gherzi's Textile & Apparel Partner ASEAN. Topics covered included an overview of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Framework; industry perspectives; an overview of requirements for textiles/apparel/footwear; compliance issues; and trending topics, as well as an introduction to the CPSC's Reg Robot.
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HCMC Economic Forum 2023 discusses Green Growth - Towards Net Zero
The 4th HCMC Economic Forum 2023 (HEF 2023) was held last week with a global group of more than 1,000 distinguished participants. Vietnam's "National Green Growth Strategy for 2011-2020, Vision towards 2050" served as an inspirational basis for discussion on how the Green Growth Strategy could create a driving force for sustainable economic growth in HCMC.
AmCham Vietnam HCMC Governor and Citi Country Officer, Vietnam, Citibank N.A. Ramachandran A.S. shared his vision for a Green future for Vietnam at the event.
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SSA Marine and Gemadept eye $6.7 billion Cai Mep Ha Logistics Centre
The Vietnam Investment Review (VIR) recently reported that AmCham member SSA Marine and Vietnam's Gemadept are one of several consortia with an interest to develop the Cai Mep Ha Logistics Centre in Vietnam, with a projected valuation of $6.7 billion. The project will span over 2,200 hectares and will have the potential to be Vietnam's premier logistics hub. Situated in Phuoc Hoa ward, Phu My town, the initiative will include a state-of-the-art logistics center twinned with the strategically poised Cai Mep Ha downstream port.
SSA Marine is the largest US-owned and the largest privately held container terminal operator and cargo handling company in the world, handling approximately 35 million container TEUs per year at its marine and rail terminals, in addition to its significant activities in cruise, auto- and Ro/Ro logistics, and IT Solutions, among others.
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Welcome New AmCham Members | |
We would like to extend our warmest welcome to our newest members. Thank you for your support! | |
Welcome New AmCham Discount Partners | |
We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to our new partners who have joined the AmCham Discount Program. With their participation, our members can enjoy exclusive discounts and special privileges when using their AmCham Membership Card on our Membership Discount Program. AmCham welcomes requests from all interested companies that would like to be apart of the program, and want to offer valuable discounts or savings on their products or services to about 2,000 individual business representatives of over 550 corporate members. You can fill out this Form to join us or contact amcham.membership@amchamvietnam.com for further information. | |
Special Thanks to AmCham Premium Members | |
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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