American Chamber of Commerce Vietnam News

Chad Ovel New 2020 Chairman of AmCham Vietnam-Ho Chi Minh City

26/05/2020/in News /by AmCham Vietnam

Chad Ovel, currently AmCham Vietnam-HCMC Vice Chairman and Mekong Capital Partner, has been elected as the new 2020 Chairman of AmCham Vietnam-HCMC, effective on June 1.

EXIM Emergency Measures – Enhanced COVID-Related Financial Support

23/04/2020/in News /by Long Hoang

On March 25, the EXIM Board of Directors unanimously approved four new, time-limited emergency measures. The measures will temporarily expand the types of financing EXIM can provide as part of the U.S. government’s efforts to address and mitigate the economic crisis in the coming months. The emergency measures will be in place for one year

Opportunity to Submit Advocacy Issues to VBF Investment and Trade Working Group

17/04/2020/in News /by Long Hoang

On behalf of the VBF, we would like to solicit your input on how to improve the business environment in Vietnam. These are anxious times for our workforce, captains of industry, and country leaders. The Vietnam Business Forum is one of our most effective channels for advocacy matters, providing as it does a direct and

U.S. Chamber Launches New “Path Forward” Program to Lead National Conversation on How America Can Return to Work

16/04/2020/in News /by AmCham Vietnam

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today announced the“Path Forward” program, an initiative to address how Americans and businesses can return to work safely, successfully, and sustainably.

The program includes a comprehensive framework of considerations, an event series that will feature diverse viewpoints from the public and private sectors, and recommendations on the practices and policies needed to begin a phased process to bring the full American economy back to work.

Regular Updates with links to trusted, authoritative sources of information on COVID-19

17/03/2020/in News /by AmCham Vietnam

Recommended precautions for most healthy individuals are careful hand washing, avoiding touching your face, disinfecting frequently-touched hard surfaces, and practicing social distancing, including avoiding large gatherings.

AmCham Vietnam Supports Local Business – AmCham 2020 Discount Partner Program

16/03/2020/in News /by AmCham Vietnam

We at AmCham want to support local businesses which contribute so much to our quality of life in Vietnam by inviting them to join our 2020 AmCham Discount Partnership Program. Please consider joining for your company or refer a favorite local business by sending their email address or a copy of their business card to Membership Manager Sam Hoang at [email protected]

AmCham Awarded Certificate of Merit for Contributions to the Revised Labor Code Adoption

05/03/2020/in News /by AmCham Vietnam

AmCham Vietnam was awarded the Certificate of Merit for its contributions, led and coordinated by AmCham’s Human Resources (HR) Committee, to the stakeholders’ consultation process of the Revised Labor Code. Mr. Trung Pham, Advocacy Lead of the HR Committee, represented AmCham’s HR Committee to receive the Certificate from Mr. Hoang Quang Phong, Vice President of VCCI. This award was presented during a meeting organized by VCCI together with other Chambers in Hanoi on March 4.

Survey: The Business Impact of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Outbreak

03/03/2020/in News /by AmCham Vietnam

AmCham Vietnam-HCMC launched a 36-hour flash survey of its members from February 18-20 to measure the business impact in Vietnam of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. Over 170 AmCham Vietnam-HCMC members participated; 140 responded to the manufacturing survey questions. Key takeaways below:

Message from the Chair – January 2020

22/01/2020/in Message From The Chair, News /by AmCham Vietnam

Chuc Mung Nam Moi! Happy Tet to our AmCham members and friends as we welcome in the Vietnamese New Year 2020 – the year of the Rat. As Vietnam embarks on the most important festival of year, we wish you all a very special holiday time, where many traditions with family and friends are observed and celebrated all over Vietnam. The colors, flowers, and foods of the season are among some of the special things shared and celebrated. We were honored to join several Tet celebrations, including those of the People’s Committees of Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, among others.

24th Annual AmCham Governors’ Ball – Raffle Prizes & Silent Auction Winners, Photo Album

23/12/2019/in AmCham Events, News /by AmCham Vietnam

Please bring your winning raffle ticket to AmCham office to claim your prize by DECEMBER 31, 2019.
Unclaimed prizes remaining after claim period expires will be used for other AmCham Events.

Message from the Chair – December 2019

23/12/2019/in Message From The Chair, News /by AmCham Vietnam

Warmest greetings of the season! We at AmCham Vietnam-HCMC are grateful for our members and for all of your wonderful support this year. We could not have achieved the many successes and opportunities for our members and the Chamber without your active participation and generous sponsorships. Together with you, our engaged Board of Governors, dedicated staff, and our new Executive Director Mary Tarnowka, we have reached a record number of members at AmCham Vietnam-HCMC, engaged in important national and local advocacy efforts, and hosted many high-quality business and signature events.

Message from the Chair – November 2019

29/11/2019/in Message From The Chair, News /by AmCham Vietnam

Happy Thanksgiving to our AmCham members and families! Thanksgiving is a time for coming together as families, friends, and as a nation to offer thanks for the blessings and opportunities in our lives. As we celebrate one of America’s most-cherished national holidays with our family and friends, please know the AmCham Vietnam HCMC family is thankful for you, our loyal members, who have given so much to build AmCham into the vital, robust chamber it is today. Thank you, on behalf of the entire Board of Governors, for your loyalty and support.

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