AmCham Vietnam Weekly eNewsletter - 13th Week of 2022

Weekly eNewsletter

13th Week of 2022 - March 28, 2022

AmCham Vietnam’s Vision:

We strive to continue to be the most influential, strategic, and dynamic business association in Vietnam.

AmCham welcomes American, Vietnamese, and international companies that share our interest in enabling a fair, transparent, predictable, and efficient regulatory environment that values innovation.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as environment, social, and governance values and aim to be a community you want to join.

www.amchamvietnam.com

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We may have held our “Spring Ball” on March 19, but it sure feels like summer now. Especially when the AC went out in my bedroom. And if I ever need, I have six very cute, colorful humidifiers. Meanwhile, I admire the orchids, which thrive in this sultry Saigon Spring…

Upcoming Events, Committee Leadership Opportunities, and Meetings

Don’t miss the March 29 9AM special member-only virtual U.S. Embassy briefing on Ukraine, co-organized with the Ukrainian Embassy to learn more about the situation in Ukraine, the impact of economic sanctions, and what organizations you can donate to in order to provide humanitarian support.

On Wednesday, March 30, if you are a Committee leader or Board member in HCMC or Da Nang, please plan to join our virtual Board and Committee Leaders Meeting from 4:30-5:45PM to strengthen our joint collaboration and representation of member interests. Special guest speaker and Committee coach and mentor Jonathan Moreno will share tips on how to be an effective Committee leader or Board Liaison! And come and vote on key themes for discussion with U.S. Mission leadership and fellow AmCham members from throughout Vietnam at our National Conference and Strategy Session at our April 22-24 AmCham National Weekend in Da Nang!

Whether you are an AmCham member or friend, please join our next AmCham Connect and Cocktails (right after the virtual Board and Committee Leaders Meeting) on Wednesday, March 30 at Pasteur Street Brewing from 6PM! And all AmCham members are invited to join this spring’s AmCham National Weekend in Da Nang April 22-24. Save the date – more details to come soon!

Committee Meetings. We have no committee meetings schedule this week, but we do have our Board and Committee Leaders Meeting Wednesday – please join if you are a member of the Da Nang or HCMC Board or on a Committee leadership team!

Leadership Opportunities. A few committees are still soliciting interest from potential candidates interested in serving in leadership positions. Elections for most committees have already taken place – a couple will take place in April. If you are interested in serving in a leadership role, please contact existing Committee leaders, Board Liaisons, or Events and Committees Manager Lily Nguyen at lily.nguyen@amchamvietnam.com. And don’t worry if you have missed the elections; there are always opportunities to contribute if you are interested! Committee meetings are now open to both masked in-person (for fully-vaxed) and virtual participation. Please register in advance. All AmCham Vietnam members are welcome to join.

AmCham Membership Renewal. For many of you, it's time to renew your membership for 2022 and continue your involvement in AmCham, with opportunities for professional networking, business intelligence, advocacy to improve the business environment, and promotion of your business. We have been sending out 2022 Membership Renewal notices via email. We hope you all will renew promptly and that many will consider upgrading to become Premium Members! If you haven’t yet received your renewal notice, please contact Membership Manager Sam Hoang.

AmCham Premium Corporate Membership: 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 benefits, and exclusive VIP access. Customized packages are available. To learn more, see LINK or contact Office Manager Cindy Tran.

Thank you for your continued support – let us know how we can do better at team@amchamvietnam.com! Regards, Mary

Greetings from Da Nang and I hope you are all well! So excited to have been invited to the Singapore Airlines event at the International Airport on Sunday, "Welcome Back World’"! The event was organized by Singapore Airlines, the international airport authorities, Da Nang Fantastic City and the City Government. Singapore Airlines Flight SQ172 arrived at 10:40 am with 168 international passengers onboard. This marks the welcome return of international travel and the first international flight direct to Da Nang since the covid pandemic. Singapore Air will be operating 5 flights per week to Da Nang, direct from Singapore for the next 3 months and then increase. Special thanks to Nguyen Bao An from Singapore Airlines for inviting AmCham Da Nang to be part of this historic occasion. We look forward to welcoming more and more tourists in the days and weeks to come!

COVID-19 Update from Healthcare Provider Subcommittee Chair

Dr. Mason Cobb and Andrew Meadows

It's a Long, Long Road

For more information, LINK (to COVID page).

Advocacy

AmCham Vietnam Chair in HCMC Winnie Wong, together with Vice Chair Hang Nguyen and Executive Director Mary Tarnowka, met privately with HCMC People’s Committee Chairman Phan Van Mai on March 21 to discuss AmCham member concerns. ED Tarnowka joined Intel and other leading investors, at a March 22 meeting with HCMC Party Secretary Nguyen Van Nen, Chairman Phan Van Mai, and People’s Committee Chairwoman and Vice Chair Nguyen Thi Le as part of an event titled “Consultations on Measures to Realize HCMC’s Socio-economic Development Visions towards 2030”. A copy of our remarks is attached at the Link. LINK.

On behalf of our F&B Committee, AmCham submitted a letter regarding proposed amendment to Decree 15 on Food Safety and comments on behalf of our F&B Committee ts on a Draft Circular to revise other food safety legislation.

We welcome your feedback on these and other issues to ensure we are aware of your top concerns. This report and prior Advocacy Reports are available on AmCham’s Advocacy page. LINK. Please send your feedback on what is working, what issues remain, and recommended solutions to relevant Committee Chairs, advocacyaction@amchamvietnam.com