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Dear AmCham,

On April 2, President Trump will announce reciprocal tariffs in what he is calling “Liberation Day.” While there has been lots of speculation, at this point no one knows what he is planning to do. I know that many of our members are apprehensive about what will come, but the Chamber will do everything we can to support you. 

AmCham will send out relevant updates via email, social media, and our newsletter. On the morning of April 17, we are hosting an event entitled “Navigating the Trade and Tariffs Landscape” where we will discuss and analyze the latest developments, and you can register here. This follows our own tariff-related updates over the last six weeks, where we have hosted three webinars and one in-person event, along with a survey whose results were disseminated to both the US and Vietnamese governments and made international press. AmCham is here to support you during this uncertain time, and I encourage you to reach out to us directly for any questions, comments, or concerns you may have. 

Last week, we switched up our usual networking event and instead hosted "Connect & Cocktails meets DeutscheenTreff” with the German Business Association (GBA) which welcomed over 200 professionals. A special thank you to our generous sponsors – Mâm Mâm Eatery & Lounge, Hera Jewelry & Diamonds, Morning Fruit, and IN Dining – for their support!

I want to highlight that our Education & Training Committee is hosting their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 2 from 9:00am to 10:00am, so please do join us and register here. 

Additionally, please mark your calendars for our U.S. Independence Day Celebration & Community Picnic, taking place on Saturday, June 28th. This annual tradition for the American business community in Ho Chi Minh City also offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your businesses, products, and services, and it’s fun! More details on the event and sponsorship opportunities will be shared soon.

Lastly, please note that the AmCham office will be closed on Monday, April 7th, in observance of the Hung Kings Festival holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 8th.

I wish you all a great week ahead, and please note that we will continue to update you as we receive more information.

Yours sincerely,



Travis Mitchell

Executive Director

We thank all members who recently shared their comments on draft legislation currently being discussed.

1. The 3rd Draft decree amending and supplementing Decree 15/2025/ND-CP: Comments and recommendations have been submitted to Prime Minister, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on Mar 20, 2025 

2. Draft Law Amending Certain Provisions of the Law on Standard and Technical Standard: Comments and recommendations have been submitted to the National Assembly Committee on Science, Technology and Environment, Commission for the Standards, Metrology and Quality of Viet Nam (STAMEQ), Ministry of Science and Technology on Mar 20, 2025.

3. Draft Law Amending and Supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Advertising 2012: Comments and recommendations have been submitted to The Culture and Society Committee, The National Assembly on Mar 27, 2025.

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.

Members are welcome to join, in-person or virtually:

• Education & Training Committee Meeting, April 2, 2025 - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
• Legal & VBF Liaison Committee Meeting, April 9, 2025 – 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Committee Meeting, April 10, 2025 – 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
• Tourism & Hospitality Committee Meeting, April 11, 2025 – 10:30 am - 11:30 am
• Capital Markets and Financial Services Committee (CMFSC) Meeting, April 14, 2025 – 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
• Digital Economy & Technology Committee Meeting, April 15, 2025 – 9:00 am - 10:00 am
• Logistics & Transportation Committee Meeting, April 23, 2025 – 9:00 am - 10:00 am
• HR Committee Meeting, April 24, 2025 – 9:00 am - 10:00 am

[Vietnam Economic News] What is driving the strong FDI inflows into Vietnam? In the first two months of 2025, total FDI reached nearly US$6.9 billion, up 35.5% year-on-year, demonstrating strong investor confidence in Vietnam’s business environment.

[Vietnam Briefing] Opportunities Amid Tariff Risks: Vietnam Aims for Trade Balance with the US. US President Donald Trump has announced that he will reveal his government’s tariff scheme on April 2, referring to it as a potential “Liberation Day” for the US economy. As this date approaches, the Vietnamese government is expediting its initiatives to strike a more balanced trade with the US, pledging to increase purchases of American goods and reduce tariffs on various US products.

[Reuters] What is Vietnam doing ahead of US tariffs? U.S. President Donald Trump's looming global tariffs could hit virtually all of Vietnam's goods exports to its top market, worth more than $142 billion last year, or about 30% of the Southeast Asian nation's GDP.

[Tuoi Tre News] Vietnam says to cut tariffs on several U.S. products. Vietnam will cut its tariffs on several U.S. products including LNG and cars, the head of the Finance Ministry's tax policy department said, as the country tries to avoid being hit with U.S. tariffs because of its large bilateral trade surplus.

[Vietnamnet Global] Trump Organization sets sights on VN with multi-billion-dollar projects. A $1.5 billion golf and resort complex in Hung Yen is just the beginning as Trump’s family business plans further expansion in Vietnam.

[Reuters] Vietnam to cut duties on US imports, approve Starlink as Trump tariff decision looms. Vietnam will cut its tariffs on several U.S. products including LNG and cars, and moved to approve Starlink services, as the country tries to avoid being hit with U.S. tariffs because of its large bilateral trade surplus.

[Nikkei Asia] Vietnam approves Starlink service in 5-year pilot plan. The Vietnamese government has given the green light for U.S. billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its Starlink satellite internet service in a five-year pilot program, it said on Wednesday. 

The American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam

in Ho Chi Minh City & Danang

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76 Le Lai Street, District 1

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Phone: +84 28 3824 3562