Open a FedEx account before Apr 30, 2013 to enjoy triple rewards when shipping with FedEx. Plus 200,000 vnd Highland Coffee coupon upon account opening*, 400,000 vnd Big C voucher when making a shipment w/i the first 30 days after account is opened,* and 30% shipping discount on FedEx International Priority and International Express sent to/from Vietnam until Jan 05, 2014."

To celebrate a memorable Women's Day,  Novotel Saigon Centre is delighted to offer many attractive promotions on this special day.

Take your ladies to enjoy our fabulous buffet lunch at The Square restaurant with only VND 449,000++ or seafood buffet dinner at VND 749,000++. Supplement VND 150,000++ for free flow of soft drinks, draught beer and house wine.  Complimentary welcome cocktail and chocolate give-away for all ladies.

Following the recent announcement of their merger, the Australian International School Vietnam and ACG International School Vietnam are hosting an Open Day on Saturday 16 March 2013, from 9am to 11am. The merged school will also be called the Australian International School (AIS).

The Open Day,  "Experience an IB World school at its best", will provide parents who are interested in international education with  the opportunity to visit and tour AIS's main campus, in Thu Thiem. 

Vietnam would be the largest beneficiary on the TPP track and of an Asia- Pacific-wide agreement. Five factors explain this result: strong trade with the United States; the lowering of high protection abroad against apparel and footwear, which are Vietnam's principal exports; strong competitive positions in these and other manufacturing industries where China's comparative advantage is fading; high initial domestic protection; and powerful scale effects in Vietnam's principal production clusters.  

 

The first three factors would boost Vietnamese exports and terms of trade under the TPP. The last two amplify these benefits by stimulating productivity gains. Higher incomes in turn enable Vietnam to invest more and grow more rapidly.  

The chart show U.S. imports from TPP countries, excluding Canada and Mexico. Vietnam was already the third largest supplier in 2011, overtook Singapore in 2012, and could soon overtake Malaysia to be the leading supplier. As an export market, Vietnam ranks quite low.

   

I recently visited Thai Nguyen University (TNU) to get a close look at our cooperation with an innovative Vietnamese university.   We are pleased to partner with TNU as it builds a reputation as a regional university, increases its English language programs, and boost its efforts to teach Vietnamese youth.   

 

We are proud to have our Fulbrighters teach English and run programs at TNU, and we have built an "American Space" at the university to introduce students to American culture and spotlight the many scholarship programs and exchange opportunities in the United States.

Only eight hours away from HCM City via convenient daily flights, Guam is an ideal destination for Vietnamese entrepreneurs and their families. It's "Where America's Day Begins."

Guam is a great investment, travel, and education destination. AmCham companies, partner organizations, and invited guests should join this seminar to learn details

 

Join senior-level executives and political/business leaders from Taiwan and throughout the region, as well as the U.S., for networking and in-depth discussion of key issues facing the multinational business community. The gala dinner on March 21, held jointly with Hsieh Nien Fan, will feature a keynote address by President Ma Ying-jeou. Registration deadline for special rates on hotel accommodations is Jan 31. 

 

The annual Asia Pacific Business Outlook is the premier conference for exporters and investors targeting Asian markets. Get key intelligence on 17 markets by choosing from 60 focused sessions and private one-on-one consultations.

 

The annual AmCham Weekend offers an opportunity to review the business outlook and key trade and investment issues with other senior executives in Vietnam, and with the U.S. Ambassador and Embassy/Consulate General senior officials. The Mia Resort, nestled in a quiet bay, on the mountain pass between Cam Ranh Airport and Nha Trang city, is a haven of tranquillity. Set on the slopes of the Nha Trang Mountains, sheltered by jungle, and with its own private beach, it is unequalled in its beauty, hospitality, and quality.  

 

The Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) has circulated a number of draft decrees guiding the new Labour Code and the new Law on Trade Unions. In accordance with Vietnam's commitments in the  Bilateral Trade Agreement, in the report of the Working Party on the Accession of Vietnam to the WTO, and as ratified by the National Assembly in Resolution No. 71, Nov 29, 2006, we are preparing for workshops and dialogue meetings with MOLISA in the coming days, most probably in March. We will keep you informed as to the date, time, and location of the workshops and dialogue meetings.  

 

 

 

The Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) has circulated a number of draft decrees guiding the new Labour Code and the new Law on Trade Unions. In accordance with Vietnam's commitments in the  Bilateral Trade Agreement, in the report of the Working Party on the Accession of Vietnam to the WTO, and as ratified by the National Assembly in Resolution No. 71, Nov 29, 2006, we are preparing for workshops and dialogue meetings with MOLISA in the coming days, most probably in March. We will keep you informed as to the date, time, and location of the workshops and dialogue meetings.  

 

 

 

Vietnam must practice prudence if it is to maintain inflation at the single-digit level as the inflationary pressure keeps rising while response policies are not enough, say HSBC economists.

Core inflation remains sticky at 12.6% y-o-y in Jan, up from 12.2% in Dec. The significantly higher core inflation, coupled with rising oil prices, means that headline inflation could increase significantly should food inflation accelerate. With China on track for a recovery, global commodity prices may rise, which means that Vietnam would have to be vigilant should it want to maintain single-digit inflation.  

The activity likely represents only a fraction of the cyber espionage that APT1 has conducted against nearly 150 victims over seven years from four large networks in Shanghai. The report explains a substantial amount of APT1's attack infrastructure, command and control, and modus operandi (tools, tactics, and procedures). The analysis concludes that APT1 is likely government-sponsored and one of the most persistent cyber threat actors that receives direct government support. In seeking to identify the organization behind this activity, ...