Weekly eNewsletter
19th Week of 2021 - May 16, 2021
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AmCham Vietnam’s Vision:
The most influential, strategic, and dynamic business association in Vietnam, that drives innovation and sustainable growth, and helps our members succeed. AmCham is a diverse, inclusive, business association. We welcome American, Vietnamese, and international companies that share our interest in enabling a fair, transparent, predictable, and efficient regulatory environment that values innovation. A community you want to join!
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We hope you are staying safe and enjoying the slightly cooler weather after the storm. I love to see the flowers after the rain. I did NOT love the frog in my kitchen the other morning… |
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We are delighted to welcome Pharmacity as a new AmCham Vietnam Gold Corporate Sponsor. If you are interested in increasing the profile of your brand and contributing strategically to AmCham’s mission, we would be happy to customize a benefits package aligned with your priorities. LINK
Upcoming events: We are excited about our Chairman’s Circle Dinner this week, an exclusive invite-only event designed for our Diamond and Gold Corporate Sponsors, members of our Boards of Governors, and former Chairs. The Dinner will feature an off-the-record, closed-door session with industry and healthcare experts on the COVID Virus, Variants, and Vaccines at a five-star hotel. The evening begins with an outdoor poolside networking reception with a Red Apron sommelier featuring U.S. wines, followed by discussion over an elegant plated dinner. Participation is limited both to ensure a candid exchange – and to maintain current social distancing restrictions. We are planning a public event on the same topic the week of May 24th – stay tuned!
We are partnering with the Italian Chamber for a virtual event Tuesday morning on Vietnam’s new Securities Law. It may be even more important with PM support for promoting HCMC as a regional and international financial center (see media articles).
We hope many of you will join our Wednesday morning virtual event on Facilitating Foreign Expert Travel (and Return) to Vietnam. We have an impressive panel of experts including one frequent traveler now on post-COVID trip #5! LINK
We also hope many will join our Digital Economy and Technology Committee meeting Tuesday at 9AM, where we will discuss plans for a Digital Transformation series, including an AmCham “tech makeover”. We also look forward to seeing many friends at our Healthcare Committee, HR Committee, and Agriculture Committee meetings this week!
And apply now until May 21 to be considered for the first batch starting June 1 of a Women Leadership Skills Bridge series by Thai Van Linh!
Recent Events and Developments: Last week, members of our Board had a productive meeting with leadership of KOCHAM and JCCH. We look forward to partnering, particularly on Work Permits for Foreigners and Enabling a Safe Reopening.
Our Energy Committee featured an interesting presentation by Clime Capital Country Manager Quynh Chi Trinh, while our ESG Committee featured an insightful briefing by Consulate Deputy Principal Officer Robert Greenan on USG environmental initiatives. Many thanks to our speakers and Committee leaders! We continue to be at Level III for hybrid meetings, so be prepared to wear masks if you come in person.
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Farewell: Finally, we are saying farewell to AmCham Vietnam Strategic Advisor (and former AmCham Vietnam Chair and Board Member in HCMC, Hanoi, and Da Nang and Coca-Cola Southeast Asia Director for Legal and Public Affairs) Ly Le. Ly has contributed greatly to AmCham in so many ways over the years. She is ending her interim position at AmCham to travel to the United States early next week to accompany her sons, who will study there. The good news is she plans to return to HCMC later this summer and will be using her expertise to provide consulting services to some of our member companies!
We welcome your feedback at team@amchamvietnam.com to let us know how we can serve you better. We wish you a safe and restful weekend! Mary
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Greetings from Da Nang and I hope you are all staying safe and healthy! I know there has been a lot of reports in the news about new cases of COVID in Da Nang. While that is true and most non-essential services have been closed to prevent the spread of the virus, I can inform you that people are still free to go around the city, exercise, even to work in some instances. Bottom line, we are not in a complete lockdown as some may imagine and the government once again is taking all the necessary precautions and swift action to prevent the disease from spreading. Da Nang people are resilient and vigilant and we have lived through the more severe six-week lockdown last year and came back strong before this new outbreak emerged. We will do so once again and this time we will be even stronger and more resolute for doing so. Everyone stay safe, stay healthy, and stay vigilant about your movements and actions! |
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COVID-19 Update from Healthcare Provider Subcommittee Chair
Dr. Mason Cobb and Andrew Meadows
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Game changer: Vietnam to secure 110 million vaccine doses. According to news reports, Vietnam will receive a total of 110 million doses from three different sources this year, including 31 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine. A shipment of 1.7 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine is scheduled to arrive Sunday. LINK to read more.
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AmCham Vietnam, KOCHAM, and JCCH agreed to partner on advocacy on Work Permits for Foreigners and Enabling a Safe Reopening. The Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) submitted comments on the New Draft Insurance Law, coordinated by AmCham’s joint VBF & Legal Committee. The VBF Power & Energy Working Group submitted comments on the new draft circular on Direct Power Purchase Agreements. F&B Committee draft position papers to Customs and MOST on inspection and labeling issues are being reviewed by AmCham’s Advocacy Panel now. If you have any other advocacy matters that require AmCham support, please contact relevant Committee leaders and/or advocacyaction@amchamvietnam.com. More information on AmCham advocacy at LINK.
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Committee Meetings & Activities (For AmCham Members Only) |
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- Duration of program: 8 weeks
- Number of participants: 25
- Application period: May 11 to May 21
- Batch 1 enrollees announced: May 26
- Program begins: June 1
- Language of instruction and events: English
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Week of May 24
COVID event with WHO and UNICEF
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More details coming soon! |
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Venue: New World Saigon Hotel, 76 Le Lai, Dist. 1 |
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Venue: New World Saigon Hotel, 76 Le Lai, Dist. 1 |
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Venue: Riverside Apartments, 53 Vo Truong Toan, An Phu, Dist. 2 |
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If you want to become an AmCham member, register here. If you have already renewed for 2021, you should have received your membership card already. If you haven’t, please let us know. If you haven’t yet renewed or settled your payment, please do so soonest so you can keep enjoying the benefits of AmCham membership!
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AmCham’s Member Discount Program supports local businesses that contribute to our quality of life, and also offer benefits to you, our members. For more information on participating businesses, or if you want to become an AmCham Member Discount Partner, click here.
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LINK to our Key Media Updates |
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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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