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AmCham Weekly Newsletter
October 26th, 2023
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At New World Hotel Saigon, 76 Le Lai Street, Dist. 1, HCMC
Join us for the event co-hosted by American Chamber of Commerce, LNT & Partners and Steven Thiru & Sudhar Partnership, with discussion that promises to broaden your understanding and bolster your readiness for engagements and proceedings within the realms of common law. Topics covered will include:
- Dispute resolution mechanism, with emphasis on labour law;
- Recent trends in arbitration and mediation;
- Personal data protection;
- Fraudulent trading and directors’ liability; and
- Construction Claims.
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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, Bradley LaLonde, 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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At Mot Hai Bar, Ground Floor, Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon, Truong Quoc Dung entrance, 53 Truong Quoc Dung, Phu Nhuan District, HCMC
Don’t miss October’s Connect & Cocktails. AmCham’s monthly informal networking 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 famous Lucky Draw!
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At MAD Wine Bar, 63 Xuan Thuy, Thao Dien, D.2, HCMC
Join the Women in Leadership Committee on November 1st at Mad Wine Thao Dien from 6 to 8 for a steak and wine celebration of Vietnam Women’s Day (10/20). We’re excited to connect, share achievements, and discuss your challenges from this past year.
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At Le & Tran Building, No.9 Area, 284 Nguyen Trong Tuyen St., Phu Nhuan District, HCMC
Join us for an exciting discussion on “Tax Evasion in Vietnam: Risks, Ramifications, and Remedies” to gain valuable insights into the intricate landscape of tax compliance and legal accountability. Our lead lawyer, Stephen Le, will demystify the concept of tax evasion in Vietnam, providing clarity between “administrative” and “criminal” tax evasion. The seminar will also help you to explore who bears responsibility in criminal law when tax evasion occurs. Practical strategies for businesses to minimize risks will also be discussed, ensuring that you can navigate the complexities of tax evasion and protect your business interests. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with Stephen in an informative Q&A session—this event is a must-attend to safeguard your interests in Vietnam’s tax environment!
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At Caravelle Saigon, 19-23 Lam Son Square, Dist. 1, HCMC
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.
The 2023 International Apparel & Footwear Compliance Conference in Ho Chi Minh City has reached capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please email events@aafaglobal.org or contact Lily Nguyen at AmCham Vietnam for local support.
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November 14 - 6:30pm-8:30pm
Meet the Candidate Night
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At Hôtel des Arts Saigon - MGallery, 76-78 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St., Dist. 3, HCMC
Join us for an exclusive Members-only event to meet the candidates for the 2024-2025 AmCham Vietnam HCMC Board of Governors! Meet our impressive slate of candidates, hear their visions, and network with AmCham member colleagues and friends. No entry-fee to join.
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At The Reverie Saigon, 22-36 Nguyen Hue Blvd, Dist. 1, HCMC
Please join us to express thanks for all the blessings we enjoy here in Vietnam, and celebrate Thanksgiving traditions, together with family, friends, and colleagues. Thanksgiving is an annual holiday that Americans celebrate with family and friends on the fourth Thursday in November (this year November 23) to give thanks for the harvest and good fortune we have enjoyed throughout the year.
At our 2023 “Giving Thanks” Dinner, we will honor and recognize AmCham member companies which have demonstrated ESG Impact. Please find more details on our ESG Impact Showcase Program HERE.
Enjoy a delicious traditional Thanksgiving dinner with fellow AmCham Vietnam members and friends, and celebrate with senior representatives of the U.S. and Vietnamese government. Spouses and significant others are welcome. You can register to join the event. Moreover, consider becoming a sponsor of this meaningful holiday event and purchase a table for your company!
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At Vietnam Golf & Country Club, Thu Duc City
Sign up for our 23rd Annual AmCham Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament, Thursday, 23rd November!!
You don’t want to miss out on this fun day of golf with friends and colleagues!!!
All entries include free flow CocaCola and Pepsi, Beer, cocktails and of course our authentic traditional Turkey lunch buffet!!!!
This event is open to all AmCham Members and their guests! You can sign-up individually or with others members or friends and even make your own foursome. Non-Members are welcome to join as along as they are playing with at least one AmCham Member.
This Thanksgiving Day golf event will kick off at Vietnam Golf & Country Club at 7:00am. A commemorative golf shirt is for each participant. Products of Coca-Cola, Pepsi, beer and cocktail will be served throughout the day and our awards ceremony will feature a bountiful Roast Turkey spread for everyone to enjoy have a fun day out on the course!!
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At InterContinental Saigon, Corner of Hai Ba Trung St. and Le Duan Blvd, Dist. 1, HCMC
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, HCMC
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 for over 30 Covid-19 orphans from the Care to Rise Program.
We would love to invite you and/or your company to be a sponsor of this meaningful event.
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At New World Hotel Saigon, 76 Le Lai St., Dist. 1, HCMC
AmCham Vietnam is YOUR business organization. At our Annual General Meeting on December 14, AmCham leaders will update you on 2023 key developments and strategic results. The US Mission leader will highlight the partnership in 2023 between the U.S. Government and AmCham Vietnam. We will also announce the election results for the 2024-25 AmCham Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Board of Governors.
More details coming soon.
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1. On October 23, 2023, AmCham and 12 others industry business associations sent a letter to Vietnam’s Authorities to give some specific opinions regarding the Draft Social Insurance Law date September 19, 2023. The position paper focused on social insurance payment rate, salary for paying compulsory social insurance, retirement age, pension rate and sickness benefits for long-term treatment.
2. On October 23, 2023, AmCham sent a letter to PM Pham Minh Chinh and Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan to contribute Comments on Draft Circular on Nutrition Labelling for Food Products. Accordingly, many of AmCham recommendations have been incorporated by the Ministry of Health and mentioned in the Draft released in August 2023.
3. On October 3, 2023, AmCham sent a letter to Vietnam Food Administration to contribute Comments on Procedures for Food Product Declaration Registration, Procedures for Food Product Self-Declaration Submission, and Proposal for a meeting. Since the effective date (December 2, 2018) of Decree No. 15, AmCham members have submitted numerous shared opinions regarding practical challenges encountered during the procedures for food product declaration registration.
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Upcoming Committee Meetings | |
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AmCham members are welcome to join, in-person or virtuaLogistics & Supply Chain Committee Meeting, Friday, Oct 27, 2023, 9:00AM
Education & Training Committee Meeting, Wednesday, Nov 1, 2023, 9:00AM
Food & Beverage Committee Quarterly Meeting, Friday, Nov 3, 2023, 10:30AM
Capital Markets and Financial Services Committee (CMFSC) Meeting, Monday, Nov 6, 2023, 4:00PM
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Recent Activities and Events | | |
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The American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City (AmCham Vietnam HCMC) is pleased to welcome Mr. Bradley LaLonde to lead AmCham Vietnam HCMC as its Executive Director.
Mr. LaLonde has a long professional and personal association with Vietnam for over 30 years having arrived in April 1994 as the first head of Citibank in the country. Brad was a co-founder of AmCham Vietnam in Hanoi and its first elected Chairman.
In the first days with AmCham Vietnam, HCMC & Da Nang, Brad is very happy to share with Kinh Te Saigon (Saigon Economic Times) cultural agility – the important key to get your success. Click links to read the interview in English and Vietnamese.
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AmCham Members Night and Meet the U.S. Consulate General of 2023 was held last Monday at the Lotte Legend Saigon Hotel with a good turn-out. We were pleased to welcome Consul General Susan Burns and her team, as well as many new AmCham members at the event. Thanks to First Solar Vietnam, Coca-Cola Vietnam, Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam, and Penworld for sponsoring this evening. | | |
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AmCham Vietnam HCMC & Da Nang Executive Director Bradley LaLonde helped Rich's celebrate 15 years of excellence in manufacturing bakery and other food products including plant based products and managing to the highest standards. A great American company that is family owned by a great entrepreneur and philanthropist. Amcham is happy ti help them grow in Vietnam.
Bradley has joined in various members events and has remarked that it’s a great time to participate in the many events that will help members accomplish their business and social goals in the new era of the comprehensive strategic partnership.
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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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