AmCham Vietnam Weekly Update -
47th Week of 2020 - November 22nd, 2020
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Executive Director Update |
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Colleagues, we at AmCham wish you a very happy Thanksgiving week. We encourage you to take some time this week, and every day, to express gratitude. Living in Vietnam, I am grateful for the Vietnamese government’s effective management of the COVID pandemic, which allows us to enjoy freedoms rare in the world today.
I am personally incredibly grateful for the incredibly talented and hard-working AmCham team, who are dedicated to AmCham’s mission of strengthening U.S.-Vietnam trade and investment, serving as the voice of American business, and helping you - our AmCham members – succeed in Vietnam!
The photo below is from a well-deserved team lunch to welcome new Advocacy and Communication Manager Thuy Nguyen and wish a temporary farewell to Membership Manager Sam Hoang who will be on maternity leave for her first baby, starting November 26th!
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We hope many of you will join us this week for our November 24th “Giving Thanks” Dinner, November 25th AmCham 101 New Member Orientation, November 26th Thanksgiving Day Turkey Shoot, and November 27th Thanksgiving Dinner and Weekend in Da Nang. Please also support our AmCham Discount Partners for your Thanksgiving plans! View detailed offers here: https://conta.cc/3nL1XzB.
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Message from AmCham Vietnam - Da Nang Vice Chair Chris Vanloon
Greetings from Da Nang and I hope you all had a great week! We look forward to welcoming Consul General Marie Damour on November 23rd to a dinner with members of our Da Nang Board and joining her the next morning for a celebration of 25 years of U.S.-Vietnam diplomatic relations, hosted by the University of Da Nang, together with fellow AmCham Vietnam members, including Children of Vietnam.
Just a reminder about two important events this week in Da Nang. The Consular Outreach Visit and our first Thanksgiving Day Dinner at the Sheraton.
Please see the information below:
U.S. Consular Outreach Visit to Danang for American Citizens
November 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (You do not need to make an appointment.)
Hilton Da Nang Business Center
50 Bach Dang, Hai Chau 1, Hai Chau, Da Nang
Passport/Notarial fee payments: Cash only in VND or USD
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Our first Thanksgiving Event for the new Chapter in Da Nang. Open to everyone who registers, this grand feast will have all the hallmarks of an authentic Thanksgiving Dinner accompanied with a champagne arrival, free flow of distinct wines throughout the dinner and live entertainment.
Please bring your children along as not only will they be able to enjoy the feast but there are multiple kids’ areas at the resort, covered playgrounds, three levels of kids’ club – something for kids of all ages!
Make sure to register before the 24th of November. And if you aren’t based in Da Nang, come for the weekend – the Sheraton has special rates for AmCham members!
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Please join our "Giving Thanks Dinner" - An Evening to Celebrate Excellence in Community Impact on November 24, to give thanks for all the blessings we enjoy here in Vietnam, and celebrate the traditions around Thanksgiving together with your fellow Americans and Vietnamese friends. This year, we will show our appreciation for the Vietnamese government’s impressive management of the COVID outbreak, which has enabled our businesses to continue operations and kept our team members and families safe and healthy. We will also showcase important contributions many of our members have made in 2020 through innovative and impactful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs, Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, and COVID-19 response projects. You can register now to join the event. Moreover, consider becoming a sponsor of this meaningful holiday event!
On the topic of Thanksgiving, we are also organizing the “20th Annual AmCham Thanksgiving Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament and Lunch” event which will kick off on November 26, at Vietnam Golf & Country Club with a 7:00am Shotgun. There are lots of prizes for all to win, a commemorative golf cap just for each participant. Products of Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Budweiser beer will be served throughout the day and our awards ceremony will feature a bountiful Roast Turkey spread for everyone to enjoy have afun day out on the course!!
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On a different topic, it’s time to vote for AmCham’s Board of Governors. There were great campaign speeches with strategic vision from our impressive slate at our Meet the Candidates on the evening of November 17!! If you are an AmCham Vietnam voting member, you already should have received your online ballots. Voting online now through Thursday, Dec 10 at 11:59PM with results announced at our Annual General Meeting on December 15.
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Committee Meetings & Activities (For AmCham Members Only) |
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“Unleashing New Waves of Women Leaders” with AmCham’s Women in Leadership Committee and the Manpower Group on November 17! And our own Inspiring female leaders Rosa Uyen Ho and Linh Thai!!
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AmCham joined the Vietnam-US Trade Forum “25 years of Economic and Trade Relations and the Journey Ahead”, partnering with MOIT and the HCMC People’s Committee, on November 18. MOIT Vice Minister Hai, HCMC People’s Committee First Vice Chairman Liem, U.S. CG Marie Damour, AmCham Chairman Chad Ovel, Executive Director Mary Tarnowka, and Wanek (Ashley) Furniture General Director Andrew Lien all participated in the forum, highlighting the remarkable growth of the US-Vietnam trade partnership, as well as challenges and huge potential. |
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The week was interestingly concluded with the “500 Startups Vietnam Demo Day 2020” when investors and other stakeholders got a first look at select rising stars from our Saola accelerator Batch 2 & 3 and the broader portfolio. These teams are pioneering innovation in retail & consumer tech as well as enterprise digital transformation in more than 10 markets across North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
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This week, we also had meetings of different Committees: Legal and VBF Liaison; Digital Economy; Healthcare; Logistics and Supply Chain; Tax and Customs; Manufacturing.Thanks to our volunteer Committee leaders! |
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Mary Tarnowka, Executive Director
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While Vietnam now has experienced 80 days without reported community transmission, the COVID pandemic is raging across the United States, with more than 12 million cases and 260,000 deaths, including 1 million new cases in less than a week. The new outbreaks caused the U.S. Centers for Disease Control to urge Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving and to stay at home and celebrate with those with whom you live. The Midwest has been particularly hard hit, as well as the El Paso, Texas area. There are new outbreaks throughout much of Europe as well as temperatures grow colder with more inside gatherings.
The reported 95% efficacy of the new Moderna vaccine, together with the Pfizer vaccine, offer hope. The vaccine may not offer instant protection and a quick end to the pandemic. How soon it can bend the curve depends on how quickly and where the vaccines can be distributed, and whether sufficient percentages of the population will take the vaccines.
How long protection lasts is also unknown. The vaccines require 2 doses, a month apart for full immunity. Another concern has been whether the single point antibody protection will only stop the symptoms of the disease but leave a vaccinated person still able to spread the disease. There is hope that by mid-year a considerable portion of the population can be vaccinated which will at least partially relieve the pandemic and bring us closer to normal.
Meanwhile, it is still cold and flu season in Vietnam. Get your flu shots, wear your masks in public, practice good hand hygiene – and stay home if you are sick!
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As cross-border transactions are becoming increasingly common, businesses and individuals are turning to electronic signatures to save time and costs. Instead of waiting for documents to be transported by courier around the globe, the relevant parties can finalise and execute their contract in a matter of seconds. Nevertheless, there are still reservations about their security, effectiveness, and legitimacy. This article aims to demystify electronic signatures under the lens of the law and the technology that make possible and easy e-commerce, contributing to the rise of globalisation in the 21st century.
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Does Vietnam have authority over a merger between companies that are not in Vietnam? The short answer is, sometimes.
Extraterritorial merger control is not new to Vietnam. But on May 15, 2020, Decree 35/2020/ND-CP on implementing the Law on Competition came into effect. This decree affirms Vietnam’s authority over offshore mergers that affect Vietnam’s market.
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Treat yourself to a change of scenery at the end of 2020 with Citadines Central Binh Duong’s 2nd anniversary promotion of up to 40% off! Enjoy early check-in & late check-out, complimentary one special anniversary gift & other benefits from now until 31 December 2020. Experience authentic local restaurants, picturesque Hoi Khanh pagoda, lively nightlife, Dai Nam Amusement Theme Park in Binh Duong and celebrate this special milestone with us! BOOK DIRECT HERE or contact us at enquiry.binhduong@the-ascott.com. *T&C Applied.
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Thursday, 26 November 2020, 18:30 – 22:30
Dance the night away to the greatest hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s from the 25th floor breath-taking view.
Join us on Thanksgiving for an evening full of nostalgic vibes complemented by traditional roast whole turkey, Christmas honey glazed ham and many more.
450,000 net per person.
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AmCham Premium Membership |
The AmCham Premium Membership 2020 is a leadership-level membership for companies contributing strategic support for AmCham's mission and programs. Our Premium Membership comes with a range of exclusive benefits. One all-inclusive Premium Membership's annual billing simplifies your businesses' sponsorship efforts. |
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We love our AmCham members! Do you know all the benefits you get with your membership? Maybe you only remember the ones you've used recently, but there are many ways even our basic level members benefit at AmCham. |
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Offers during Thanksgiving Holiday from AmCham Discount Partners |
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. This year, Thanksgiving falls on the 26th of November. How are you going to celebrate this traditional holiday? Are you still wondering about where to dine? What delivery to take? Just set your mind free and click below links for menus and special offers. You can dine in at beautiful eateries and restaurants or enjoy delicious food and drinks right in the comfort of your home, with takeout or delivery. Support our AmCham Discount Partners, so try each and every restaurant if you can! Bon Appétit and Happy Thanksgiving!
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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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