Ho Chi Minh CityAmCham Vietnam offers regular business networking events, committees that cooperate with government authorities to create a better business environment, and partnership with United Way International to strengthen the community through focused giving.

Read more About AmCham Vietnam, check out Events and Meetings, click here to see our weekly update emails about events, meetings, and news, and here to see event presentations and downloads, and Photo albums.

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This web site welcomes over one million members/guest visits a year, with 3.0 million page views. Click this link for information about Networking Online at www.amchamvietnam.com.

Sat, Dec 6: AmCham Governors Ball – SAVE THE DATE A formal event held in the festive style of the season … to raise funds for community support programs funded by and through the AmCham-United Way partnership.

Events and Activities

We, May 14 Request for Comments on DRAFT Prime Minister’s Decree on FDI Enterprises Payment of Trade Union Fee The Ministry of Planning and Investment has requested that AmCham collect suggestions from member companies with foreign investment regarding the rate / percentage to pay trade union fee allocated from the salary fund and basis/ reason for the recommended rate. Click the link for more information and to complete an on-line survey of suggestions.

We, May 14 (Hanoi) and Fr, May 16 (HCM City) Seminars on REACH: Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals, which enters into effect from June 1, 2008. This new regulation (EC1907/2006) is to better protect human health and the environment from the negative effects of chemical substances. Manufacturers and suppliers will need to comply with it by knowing what chemical substances are in their products and registering these chemical before placing them on the EU market. REACH affects not only chemical manufacturers, but also product manufacturers, distributors, retailer and importers that import, manufacture or place products on the EU market. Click the link for more information and registration.

Th, May 15 Members Night. Introductions and brief from the U.S. Consulate General, updates on key issues. Cocktail reception with networking opportunities with over 150 members. Spouses and guests are we!come and encouraged to attend!

Fr, May 16 Ambassador’s Roundtable on IPR in Vietnam (Hanoi) An opportunity to share experiences and views of intellectual property rights (IPR) in Vietnam with other right holders and U.S. Embassy and Consulate colleagues who closely follow this issue. One of the main goals of the round-table is to discuss ways to collaborate more closely to improve IPR protection and enforcement in Vietnam.

Tu, May 20 Direct Selling Committee Regular monthly meeting of the Committee. Participation is limited to those members and associates with a direct participation in the industry. Click the link for additional information and the agenda.

We, May 21 University of Hawaii Shidler College of Business Executive MBA in HCM City Information Session. Renowned for its expertise in international management and ranked among the top 25 graduate schools in the US for international business. Now available in HCM City! Click the link for more information and to register for this free-of-charge information session.

Fr, May 23 US-Vietnam Trade Relations: David Bisbee, Director, Southeast Asia, U.S. Trade Representative Discuss with U.S. trade officials Vietnam’s current status of implementation of WTO commitments, impact on your business, upcoming phase-ins of commitments in goods and services. In addition, discuss the U.S.-Vietnam Trade and Investment Framework Agreement, and the U.S.-ASEAN Trade and Investment Framework Agreement.

Fr, May 23 Human Resources Committee Regular monthly meeting of the Committee. Participation is limited to those members and associates with direct participation in the HR sector. Click the link for additional information agenda, and to download presentations from previous meetings.

Fr, May 23 – Sa, May 31 Park Hyatt Saigon welcomes Chef Jay McCarthy to Square One Restaurant During his stay, this award-winning chef will offer a “Contemporary Cowboy Cuisine” to stir up your appetite. His cooking brings a distinctive style with Caribbean influences and Southwest basics. Guests will enjoy the creative and tasty dishes of the Southern United States. On Saturday, May 31, a gala dinner will be held at the Ballroom. AmCham Members are offered a special dinner price of US$100++. Click the link for more information and to make reservations via email.

Tu-Su, Jun 3-8 AmCham Vietnam Mission to Shanghai and Beijing: Save the Dates A survey by AmCham Shanghai and Booz Allen Hamilton found that Fifty-four per cent of respondents thought China’s competitiveness is waning. 63 per cent plan to capture lower labor costs by shifting to Vietnam. We are cooperating with AmCham in Shanghai and Beijing on this mission. Additional information and participation registration form to be provided soon.

Th, Jun 4 FinanceAsia.com presents Cash Management: Best Practices for Corporate Treasuries With the economy of Vietnam growing rapidly, today’s corporate treasurers need efficient cash management processes to execute your company’s financial strategy, increase profitability and reduce risks. Click the link for more info and to download registration form.

Sa, 28 June 2008 Independence Day Family Picnic and BBQ Join us for an old-fashioned celebration with scrumptuous food, fun and games for children and parents, great door prizes, and good music at AmCham’s Annual Independence Day Celebration and Family Picnic. Limited to 600 AmCham Members and their Family and Guests.

VCCI – AmCham Business Mentoring Program The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, supported by AmCham, EuroCham, and the 2030 Business Club, is cooperating on a Business Mentoring Program to help young Vietnamese entrepreneurs learn the best experiences from successful entrepreneurs and international managers. Click the link for information and to volunteer to participate.

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AmCham and Vietnam Related News

Computer Science Corp. (CSC) Welcomes FCG Vietnam into Network of CSC Global Delivery Centers

Major US IT services company confirms that Vietnam is an important part of strategy in the Asia Pacific region, and will help achieve the goal of "delivery to the world from around the world." CSC has more than 90,000 employees around the world, with annual revenues of over $ 16 billion in 2007, and is ranked in the "Fortune 200" list of top U.S.-headquartered companies.

U.S. Apparel imports from Vietnam up 29% in Jan-Mar, while China slows

In the first three months of 2008, U.S. apparel imports from Vietnam are up 29% over the same period in 2007. U.S. apparel imports from China dropped slightly, down 5.4%, ending the long-standing constant monthly increases. Apparel imports from Mexico continued to slide, down 13.8%, while India's continued to increase 4.6%.

2008-04-22 Letter fr Minister of Industry & Trade re Trading Rights (Decree 23 and Circular 9)

In response to requests from AmCham and other business associations and diplomatic missions, the Ministry of Industry and Trade revised regulations concerning implementation of Vietnam's WTO commitments regarding "Trading Rights" and "Distbituion Rights." AmCham welcomes this positive step.

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