Benefits and Services

By joining AmCham Vietnam (HCM City), you become part of an active and dynamic foreign business association, with over 900 members representing more than 450 companies. Eight active committees and over 50 business information and networking events a year help you get involved, stay informed and connected. AmCham Vietnam is the perfect medium for networking, establishing contacts and expanding your business. Benefits and services include:

Participate in Committees for Networking, Information-sharing, Problem-solving
AmCham provides a forum for discussing business issues of common interest. Members participate in committees for networking, sharing information, and to prepare and submit recommendations on improving the business environment in the form of position papers and letters to senior Vietnamese and U.S. leaders.

Events AmCham events offer networking opportunities about fifty times a year. From casual networking sessions to government events and visiting trade and investment missions, there are ample opportunities for members to make valuable business contacts with government officials, industry leaders, professionals, and business partners by participating in AmCham business and social activities. Even the busiest executives can find ways to expand their network.

Membership Directory Online
The online directory offers a comprehensive listing of AmCham companies, as well as industry listings and other business resource listings. Members and visitors worldwide (many from the U.S.) refer to the online directory for business contacts. Members receive a free listing for two office locations in Vietnam, and one office listing outside of Vietnam (USA, etc.).

Announcements on the AmCham Web Site
Every month, over 200,000+ visitors, 300,000+ page-views, and 750,000 impressions of sponsors’ announcements are recorded on our web site. It’s a great place for business networking, the online hub of nearly 900 representatives of over 450 companies (including both expatriate and local managers in HCM City). It is also a key resource for non-members in the USA with interests in business in Vietnam, who are looking for information about products and services from Vietnam.

Weekly email updates cover news about AmCham, business news about AmCham companies, upcoming events and key news items concerning trade and investment. Members may include announcements in the weekly email.

Annual Membership Directory (print)
The annual print directory offers a comprehensive listing of AmCham member companies, as well as industry listings and other business resource listings. Many members refer to the directory for business contacts. The directory is distributed annually to all AmCham members in Vietnam, senior US and Vietnamese government leaders, visiting business delegations, other AmChams in the region. Members may provide additional information about their companies, products, and services via advertisements in the Annal Membership Directory (print version).

Reciprocal Benefits Participate in events of the American Chambers in the region, represented by the Asia-Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce.

Social Activities Make friends out of business contacts and socialize at the Annual Ball, monthly “Afterwork” happy hours, other social events and on the Sports & Entertainment Committee.

Service Providers: Meet New Companies coming to Vietnam
We cooperate with local industry associations, and government/industry officials to help visiting and non-resident members interested in trade and investment with Vietnam, including exporting, importing, and investing. We introduce AmCham member firms that can help visitors understand the commercial and legal environment in Vietnam. Make sure that your company listing information is up-to-date so that visiting companies can find you on the AmCham web site.

We often receive email inquiries from U.S.-based companies about sourcing, investing in, or exporting to Vietnam. Make sure that your company listing information is up-to-date so that visiting companies can find you on the AmCham web site. For example,

• “We are conducting research to locate potential manufacturers for our products, and to investigate the possibility of acquiring (or design build) a manufacturing facility in Vietnam. We do not have a current contacts to assist with business relations in Vietnam. Can you provide such services or information?”
• “My clients would like to look for opportunities to build resorts and tourism attractions in Vietnam. We also are looking for opportunities to open factories/industries in Vietnam for other clients in the US.”
• “We are an importer of fastening products. We currently with factories in Taiwan and China. We would like to explore any opportunities that are available in Vietnam. We are looking for brass and stainless steel foundries primarily, and metal small parts fabricators. We would appreciate any input and advice the Chamber can provide.”
• My company is a US based company.I am looking for assistance to understand the Vietnam market for our products with the view to signing up distribution agreements. Additionally we would like to assess the economics of a manufacturing base in vietnam to supply both the local market and export product throughout Asia pacific (potential globally).

  Each inquiry receives an individualized response, in addition to FAQ information on How to find a supplier (or distributor) in Vietnam. Be sure your company listing information on the AmCham web site is up-to-date so that these business prospects can find you, and know what your company does.