AmCham Weekly Newsletter
May 22nd, 2023
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At OnTop Bar, Novotel Saigon Centre, 167 Hai Ba Trung St., Dist. 3, HCMC
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 us for a great night of networking and our famous Lucky Draw!
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At New World Hotel Saigon, 76 Le Lai, Dist. 1, HCMC
Following Minister Dao Ngoc Dung’s statement at the Vietnam Business Forum on March 19 and the PM/FDIs conference on April 22 regarding the work permit issue and the amendment of Decree 152/2020/ND-CP on work permits (Decree 152), EuroCham, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs (MOLISA), presents a dialogue workshop on May 26, 2023. The event will be cohosted by AmCham and BritCham.
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At AmCham Office, Room 323, New World Hotel Saigon and via Zoom
At this event for new and existing members, participants will learn more about AmCham Vietnam benefits, mission, and different programs from our Executive Director, Jim Ollen. Join us to make the most of your membership, and learn how to engage with our mission.
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At Riverside Apartments, 53 Vo Truong Toan St., Thao Dien Ward, Thu Duc City
Commemorate America’s independence at AmCham’s 28th Annual Independence Day Celebration and Community Picnic. Enjoy live music, savor classic American dishes and beverages, as well as local and international cuisine at this family-friendly outdoor event. Our Kids Corner will have many entertaining activities for children including face painting and a bouncy castle.
Multiple sponsorship opportunities for this event are still available. Please contact our Events Team or click below for more information.
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Upcoming Committee Meetings |
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AmCham members are welcome to join, in-person or virtually:
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Advocacy Update
1- In collaboration with EuroCham, AusCham, BritCham and JCCI, AmCham Vietnam recently shared our recommendations with policymakers on the Draft Law on Credit Institutions.
2- AmCham Vietnam conveyed written recommendations regarding the Draft Law on Prices (amended) and the list of price-stabilizing goods.
3- AmCham Vietnam highly appreciates that the Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) was signed on May 15, 2023. PDP8 is an important legal document for the power industry of Vietnam in the next decade, with a vision up to 2050. PDP8 will create opportunities for U.S companies to explore investment and cooperation in renewable energy, cleaner alternative energy and in the power industry.
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FDI in the USA
Vietnamese entrepreneurs were invited to consider the U.S. as a place to grow their businesses in an informative panel last week that featured Benjamin Chiang, Nonimmigrant Visa Chief, and Daniel Pint, Commercial Officer, both from the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City. Joining them were Mark I. Davies, Esq. and on video from Mumbai was Zeenat Phophalia, Esq. of Davies & Associates, a global, immigration-focused law firm that helps clients set up new and exciting businesses in the United States and procure the necessary visas to move to America to run and operate those businesses.
Topics covered included preparing for success in a visa interview; opportunities offered by the SelectUSA Investment Summit; the business regulatory environment in the U.S.; and a discussion of the types of visas available that allow entrepreneurs to do business in the United States.
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Experts Discuss Implications of AI in Education
AmCham's Education and Training Committee held a panel last week at The Reverie Saigon as part of an ongoing series of "Illuminate" events, in which implications of AI in education were discussed. In her keynote remarks, Dr. Catriona Moran, Head of School of Saigon South International School and Vice Chair of the Education & Training Committee, spoke about opportunities for AI to support education and also discussed risk mitigations for this emerging tool.
The panel consisted of distinguished experts in the fields of law, education and the digital economy. Educational standards, creativity, AI and the law, and technical aspects of AI were among the topics discussed. The event was moderated by Committee Co-Chair Dan Bass, Solution Director of Blanchard Vietnam.
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The HCM City Export Forum and Fair will be held from May 25 to 28 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), with 250 booths representing Vietnamese and foreign businesses operating in Vietnam.
The series of events and activities will include an Export Forum on Thursday, May 25 with the theme "Strengthen connection towards green exports." The Forum will be held from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the SECC Conference Hall, with approximately 600 delegates (300 in person and 300 online) expected to attend. A Conference will be held on Friday, May 26 from 8:30 - 11:30 am with the theme "Connecting export markets: Vietnamese agricultural products conquer world markets".
The event is organized by the HCMC Department of Industry and Trade under the direction of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, in collaboration with the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade) and other agencies, departments and partners.
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NASA to land in Vietnam this June
Join NASA for the blast-off of Vietnam Space Week and STEM Day in Ho Chi Minh City (June 7), Hau Giang (June 5-6) and Binh Dinh (June 8-9). NASA Space Week is an annual celebration of NASA's achievements and contributions in space exploration, scientific research and technological development. STEM Day is designed to give teenagers the opportunity to meet astronauts and experience STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) educational activities.
The missions and messages of NASA Space Week are to inspire children and help them shape their dreams. Please click below to learn more about the event.
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Renew your AmCham membership! Stay engaged, and maintain your benefits, including opportunities for professional networking, business intelligence, advocacy to improve the business environment, and promoting your business. We have been sending out 2023 Membership Renewal notices via email . We encourage members to renew promptly, and consider upgrading to a Premium Membership! For more information, or if you haven’t yet received your renewal notice, please contact Membership Manager Sam Hoang. |
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AmCham Premium membership offers the opportunity for qualified companies to highlight their status as business leaders and their strategic support for AmCham Vietnam’s mission and programs. Premium Membership offers a range of benefits, including exclusive VIP access. Customized packages are available. To learn more, see LINK or contact Office Manager Cindy Tran. |
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Welcome New AmCham Members |
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We would like to extend our warmest welcome to our newest members. Thank you for your support! |
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Welcome New AmCham Discount Partners |
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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.
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Special Thanks to AmCham Premium Members |
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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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