AmCham Vietnam Member Benefits
By joining AmCham Vietnam (HCM City), you become part of an active and dynamic foreign business association, with more than 1,400 representatives of about 500 companies.
Committees, informal working groups and around 100 business networking and informational events a year help you get involved, stay informed and connected. AmCham Vietnam is the perfect medium for networking, information-sharing, and advocacy/problem-solving to improve the business environment and expand your business. Benefits and services include:
Chambers of Commerce are stronger than ever. By joining, you get member-only perks, exclusive advertising and networking opportunities, and a whole lot of exposure for yourself and your organization. Join us, get on board, and see the difference!
Some of our Benefits and Services
Events
AmCham events offer many networking events. From casual networking sessions to government events and visiting trade and investment missions, there are ample opportunities 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 networks. Click the link for details
Online Membership Directory
The online directory offers a comprehensive listing of AmCham companies and representatives, 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. AmCham companies receive a free listing for two office locations in Vietnam, and one office listing outside of Vietnam (USA, etc.). Click the link for details
Networking Online
Every month, over 25,000+ visitors, 77,000+ page-views. It’s a great place for business networking, the online hub of about 1,000 representatives of nearly 500 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. Click the link for details
Weekly Update Emails
Keep up-to-date with news about AmCham, business news about AmCham companies, upcoming events, key news items concerning trade and investment, and exclusive offers for AmCham members. Click the link for details
Announcements in AmCham’s Weekly Update emails
AmCham’s Weekly Update email goes out to about 1,000 representatives of nearly 500 AmCham companies, plus over 3,500 additional subscribers in Vietnam, Asia-Pacific countries, and the USA. It is also re-sent to AmCham’s 9.4K twitter followers, 7.4K facebook fans, and nearly 5K LinkedIn connections. We welcome announcements that are of interest to members and associates and offer a service to include such announcements in the Weekly Update email. Conditions are similar to those for Networking Online announcements. AmCham companies receive three free announcements in AmCham’s Weekly Update emails per year. Click the link for details
Informational Event Management Service
In addition to promotion support through Networking Online and Announcements in AmCham’s Weekly Update emails, the AmCham Event Team will organize your informational/presentation event, include an event description on the AmCham web site Events page, and brief summary in the Weekly Update Emails (which is also sent to AmCham’s twitter, facebook, and LinkedIn social networks as mentioned above). We manage the registrations, welcome guests at the event site, provide welcome/introduction remarks, and upload your promotional/informational presentation to the AmCham web site for additional outreach. Click the link for details
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 Annual Membership Directory (print version). Click the link for details
Committees and Working Groups for Networking, Information-sharing, Problem-solving
Active committees include Direct Selling, Manufacturing, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Human Resources (HR). AmCham provides a forum for discussing business issues of common interest. Members participate 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. Click the link for details
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 from business contacts and socialize at the Annual Governors’ Ball, July 4th Celebration & Family BBQ, regular Members Nights and “Palooza” Parties.
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.
Posted: Nov 19, 2005; Updated: Oct 3, 2015
“Hi, I’m Sam Hoang, AmCham’s Membership Services Executive. We have prepared this information to make your membership application as quick and easy as possible, but if you have any questions, please send an email to me at [email protected], or give me a call at +84 28 3824 3562.”