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AmCham Vietnam Weekly Newsletter
February 4th, 2025
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Chúc Mừng Năm Mới from the AmCham team! We hope you had a wonderful Tet holiday and you feel relaxed and full from eating so much!
Our team is back in the office and eager to continue serving our members. We look forward to connecting with many of you soon and sharing updates on the exciting events we have planned.
We’re also excited to meet many new members at our AmCham 101 on February 18, and encourage those interested to join our Education and Training Committee meeting on February 12. All meetings will be held in a hybrid format, so be sure to register now—especially if you plan to attend in person!
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AmCham Snap Survey on Tariffs – Share your voice! - For AmCham Members only.
As we have seen during the last week, the Trump administration has decided to implement tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China. There have been rumors and speculation about the possibility of tariffs being placed on goods from Vietnam, and many of our members have reached out to AmCham to express their concerns.
We would like to ask for your help to complete a ONE-MINUTE snap survey so we can better understand the current thoughts and sentiments of our members. As the voice of American business in Vietnam, AmCham will directly share the results with the US Embassy and Consulate General, so they have direct data from businesses on the ground. We will also share the findings with our members.
We would like to stress at this point, we have not received any information about the implementation of tariffs of goods from Vietnam. Rather, this is a proactive initiative from AmCham Vietnam to understand our members’ current sentiments on possible implications, and we are aiming to detect the pulse on trade and investment right now.
Please take the one-minute survey here to share your voice with AmCham!
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In terms of advocacy, I would like to inform you that AmCham is seeking comments for three pieces of legislation: Draft Decree providing detailed regulations on a number of articles and measures to implement the Data Law; Draft Decree providing regulations on scientific, technological, and innovative activities and data products and services; and Draft Decree providing regulations on the National Data Development Fund. If you are interested in more information about these topics, please contact advocacyaction@amchamvietnam.com. | |
It's always challenging coming back after a holiday, but we are ready to support you however we can. We remain committed to providing you the latest information that can impact your business, and we will are already planning some unique events later this month. I wish you a great 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.
- We are seeking comments from members through February 14th for the following 3 draft decrees. Received comments will be compiled for review by the Digital Economy & Technology Committee, our Advocacy Panel, and will be submitted to the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) on March 2025:
- Draft Decree providing detailed regulations on a number of articles and measures to implement the Data Law
- Draft Decree providing regulations on scientific, technological, and innovative activities and data products and services
- Draft Decree providing regulations on the National Data Development Fund
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Draft Law on Electronic Commerce: we are seeking comments from members through April 20th. Received comments will be compiled for review by the Digital Economy & Technology Committee, our Advocacy Panel, and will be submitted to the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) on May 2025.
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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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At AmCham Vietnam office, Suite 323, New World Saigon Hotel. 76 Le Lai, District 1
Join us for an exclusive AmCham 101 – New Member Orientation, designed to help you maximize the value of your AmCham membership and connect with fellow business leaders.
Whether you’re a new member looking to dive in or an existing member seeking to refresh your understanding of our offerings, this orientation is the perfect platform to enhance your AmCham experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of your membership and forge valuable connections within the AmCham community. For any queries, please contact Ms. Sam Hoang, our Membership Manager.
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At Bistro area, Café des Stagiaires, 10 Street 54, Thao Dien, District 2
We’re excited to invite you to an inspiring event designed to showcase innovative approaches to sustainability in the hospitality and F&B sectors called GREEN TRANSITION GATHERING – Sustainable Solutions Hospitality Industry Vietnam, organised by Green Transition: Hub in collaboration with VOX MUSIC AGENCY Vietnam, with the venue sponsor from Le Café des Stagiaires. This event is also endorsed by AmCham Vietnam HCMC & Danang, Canadian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam, CCI France Vietnam – CCIFV, ESG Task Force (CCIFV), CCIPV – Chamber of Commerce and Industry Portugal-Vietnam, and Central and Eastern European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (CEEC).
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February 28, 8:00 AM - 5:45 PM
March 1, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Vietnam Child Wellbeing and Safeguarding Summit 2025
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At RMIT Saigon South Campus, 702 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Tan Hung, D7
The Summit will offer sessions on a range of topics related to professional skill development, information on current trends, and panel discussions with experts.
There will be a full day conferences in Hanoi, Danang, and Ho Chi Minh City. On March 1st, there will be deep dive sessions only in Ho Chi Minh City. Participants will also have an opportunity to network and generate ideas on how to collaborate more frequently on child protection matters.
The keynotes will be simultaneously translated from English to Vietnamese, and there are breakout sessions in both English and Vietnamese.
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At Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), 799 Nguyen Van Linh St., Tan Phu Ward, Dist. 7
The HCM City Export Fair is where leading Vietnamese export enterprises converge, ready to meet the diverse purchasing needs of international buyers and fulfill domestic consumption with quality export products, promoting sustainable and eco-friendly exports.
With over 1000 booths, the fair brings together top Vietnamese manufacturing and export enterprises, foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam, trade promotion centers of provinces and cities, and industry associations in key export sectors of Ho Chi Minh City. Among these sectors are agriculture, textiles, leather goods, wooden furniture and handicrafts, food and beverages, aquatic products, electronics, mechanical engineering, rubber-plastics, and other export groups and supporting services.
The HCM City Export Fair expects to attract around 50,000 visitors, with over 80% being industry professionals such as importers, traders, supermarket chains, retail chains in major markets like the US, Europe, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, and South Korea, along with buying offices and supply-seeking delegations in Vietnam, retail supermarkets, importers, and e-commerce platforms. The last two days of the fair will be open to domestic consumers for visits and shopping.
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[TuoiTre News] Vietnam attracts FDI with new position. From the early days of seeking foreign direct investment (FDI) to ensure basic production and meet the needs of survival, the narrative of attracting FDI has now entered a new chapter in Vietnam as the country transformed into a dynamic economy, deeply integrating into the global market. | |
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The American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam
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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