Weekly eNewsletter
49th Week of 2021 - December 12, 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 and 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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I am back to enjoying Saigon’s beautiful flowers and sunsets. And the cool evening breezes. It is also wonderful to meet in person again, as we cautiously venture out. |
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It was good to see many members who joined us at our December 9th 2021 Annual General Meeting and Members Night, both in-person and virtually! With your support, AmCham Vietnam was able to achieve our three key 2021 goals LINK, and support you during the fourth wave of COVID outbreaks. We knew we were busy advocating on your behalf, but we were surprised at how many events we had held this year – take a look at our year in review! LINK
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And farewell and thanks to our outgoing Governors for your dedicated, strategic leadership, and outstanding contributions to AmCham Vietnam |
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Congratulations to the newly-elected 2022 Board of Governors! Check out for their bios and vision statements. LINK
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We look forward to working with you and our continuing Governors to further strengthen AmCham Vietnam and realize our vision to be the most influential, strategic, and dynamic business association in Vietnam, driving innovation and sustainable growth, and helping our members succeed. We are a diverse, inclusive, business association, welcoming 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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December 2021 Member Survey Results. Many thanks to all who participated in AmCham Vietnam's December 2021 Member Survey, shared at the December 9th Annual General Meeting! We greatly value your feedback which helps us better support you, our members. We hear your strong interest in a unified AmCham, which carries out advocacy with a unified single voice, and allows members access to meetings and events throughout the country, especially with senior Vietnamese and U.S. government leaders. Survey results at |
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Thank you to all our members for your support in 2021! We valued your survey feedback which helps us better support you. We look forward to a closer partnership and serving you even better in 2022! |
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Upcoming Committee Leadership Opportunities and Meetings. Many committees are now soliciting interest from potential candidates interested in serving in leadership positions. Elections for most committees will take place in January or February. If you are interested in serving in a leadership role, please contact existing Committee leaders or Events and Committees Manager Lily Nguyen at lily.nguyen@amchamvietnam.com Committee meetings are now open to both in-person (for fully vaxed) and virtual participation. Please register in advance. All AmCham Vietnam members are welcome to join;
Energy Committee Meeting on Tuesday, December 14 at 3PM with guest speaker Siripha Junlakarn, Researcher (Chulalongkorn University, Energy Research Institute) providing an overview of P2P Energy Trading and Potential Applications
Tax and Customs Committee Meeting on Thursday, December 16 at 3:30PM to discuss on Pillar One and Pillar Two and update on Tax and Customs development by Committee leaders.
Our December Agriculture meeting has been canceled. We will meet again on January 21 at 9:00AM
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AmCham Membership Renewal. It’s that time of year to renew your AmCham membership for 2022! Please be on the lookout for 2022 Membership Renewal notices which you should receive early this week if you haven’t already. Please renew promptly, and if you don’t receive your renewal notice, please contact Membership Manager Sam Hoang! In these uncertain times, we hope you find AmCham’s support to you and your companies more valuable than ever. Our AmCham team has been working harder than ever this year to deliver value and support you, our members, during these challenging times, particularly through our Committees, Business Intelligence events, and Advocacy. We look forward to your continued support, and welcome new members. As you join or renew your membership, please consider becoming a Premium Member.
AmCham Premium Membership offers the opportunity for qualified companies to highlight your status as business leaders and your strategic support for AmCham Vietnam’s mission and programs. Premium Membership offers a range of discounts, benefits, and exclusive VIP access. Customized packages are available. To learn more, see LINK or contact Office Manager Cindy Tran at cindy.tran@amchamvietnam.com.
We welcome your feedback at team@amchamvietnam.com to let us know how we can serve you better. We wish you a safe and healthy week ahead! Mary
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Well, Covid-19 is coming back to Da Nang, and we, too, are adjusting to living safely with the virus. Da Nang experienced 442 new cases on Sunday, December 12, 65 at one company alone. Please stay safe and practice the 5Ks - we can get through this together, especially now that most of us are fully-vaccinated. Stay safe and be well! Best, Chris |
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COVID-19 Update from Healthcare Provider Subcommittee Chair
Dr. Mason Cobb and Andrew Meadows
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The Beat Goes On
For more information, LINK (to COVID page).
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We continue to receive Vietnamese government and media interest in our recent member survey on Prospects for Reopening, Recovery, and Rebound. Several related articles and a TV program are included in our Media Updates. We also plan to follow up with some specific policy recommendations, following up in part from our Manufacturing Committee last Friday. The Vietnam Business Forum now is scheduled for January 14-15 in Hanoi, with a similar theme, Restoring and Developing Supply Chains.
We now are targeting our meeting with Binh Duong authorities in mid-January. Meanwhile, we expect to continue to focus advocacy on the new Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8), Digital Economy regulations (both e-commerce and now Decree 72), and Environmental Protection Regulations. See Advocacy Report for more details. LINK. Please send your feedback on what is working, what issues remain, and recommended solutions to relevant Committee Chairs, advocacyaction@amchamvietnam.com, and our Manufacturing and Supply Chain Task Force, at MFGTF@amchamvietnam.com.
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Committee Meetings & Activities (For AmCham Members Only) |
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December 17: Agriculture Committee Meeting - CANCELED
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Stay informed about key developments affecting your business by checking frequently – updated regularly on weekdays. On weekends, stay informed and connected through AmCham’s Facebook, Linked IN, and Instagram. 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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