EuroCham delegation visits Bac Giang to discuss EU-Vietnam business trends
On 30 August, a EuroCham delegation traveled to Bac Giang province for a series of discussions focused on new EU regulations and their potential impacts on trade and investment between Europe and Vietnam. The delegation, led by EuroCham Vice-Chairman Minh Nguyen and Vice-Chairwoman Claudia Anselmi, met with provincial officials as well as representatives from […]
EuroCham Green Growth Sector Committee spotlights blue-green infrastructure solutions
The EuroCham Green Growth Sector Committee (GGSC) Water Working Group held an event on August 25th focused on “The Future Role of Blue-Green Infrastructure in Vietnam.” Hosted at the EuroCham HCMC office, the event brought together GGSC members and companies including Becamex, Concordia International School, Greencorp, Planetzero and Hst Systemtechnik GmbH. The event opened […]
EuroCham Vietnam engages authorities and state-owned enterprises to drive green growth and spotlight GEF 2023
EuroCham Vietnam had a full day of high-level meetings in Hanoi on 24 August, engaging with key partners including Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), national carrier Vietnam Airlines, and state electricity generator Vietnam Electricity (EVN). The meetings focused on strengthening cooperation around green growth, sustainability and Vietnam’s net zero ambitions, while also spotlighting EuroCham’s […]
[SUPPORTED EVENT] Nestlé Vietnam – Innovation and sustainability bring competitive advantages in business
At the Corporate Sustainability Forum (VCSF) organised by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Vietnam Business Council for Sustainable Development (VBCSD) on August 23, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha emphasised, “Sustainability must be associated with inclusivity and the three pillars of sustainable economic development, sustainable social, cultural, and human development, […]
[Sector Committee spotlight] Legal Sector Committee (LSC)
As a part of the mission to capture and address the most pressing legal and compliance issues facing the European investment community in Vietnam, the EuroCham Legal Sector Committee (LSC) has assumed an unofficial ‘general counsel’ role within the organization. Composed of attorneys and other seasoned legal professionals with backgrounds in both private practice and […]
EuroCham’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector Committee visits Binh Thuan to explore tourism promotion collaboration
On 23 August 2023, the EuroCham Tourism and Hospitality Sector Committee visited Binh Thuan Province for a dialogue on investment opportunities in tourism, renewable energies, and future collaboration. The Sector Committee held a meeting with Binh Thuan authorities, including the Department of Culture, Sport & Tourism; the Department of Industry and Trade; the […]
[Event recap][Business Luncheon] Mid-year review and Forecast for the second half of the year On the Vietnamese Economy
On 23 August 2023, EuroCham organized a business luncheon “Mid-year review and Forecast for the second half of the year on the Vietnamese Economy”, co-hosted with Singapore Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam. We had nearly 40 attendees. The event was opened by Torben Minko, EuroCham Vice-Chairman. He gave welcoming remarks to all the participants and […]
[Event recap][Business Luncheon] Financial Trends 2023: Winning Financial Consumers During Uncertain Times
On 22 August 2023, EuroCham and Decision Lab organized a business luncheon in Hanoi on “Financial Trends 2023: Winning financial consumers during uncertain times”, co-hosted with BritCham and the Singapore Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam. The event had 30 attendees. The event was opened by Van Nguyen, EuroCham Head of Hanoi Office cum External […]
EuroCham delegation in Ben Tre province to discuss green growth opportunities
On 23 August, EuroCham Vietnam was in Ben Tre province, taking part in a field trip to the province. This morning, the delegation met with the People’s Committee of Ben Tre Province to discuss new developments and trends of the world economy affecting the production, export and investment attraction of provinces in the Mekong Delta. […]
EuroCham meets with National Assembly to discuss stronger ties and cooperation
A delegation from EuroCham met with the National Assembly’s External Relations Committee at the National Assembly building in Hanoi on 18 August. The meeting followed recent instructions from National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue to strengthen cooperation between the legislative body and EuroCham. Attending from EuroCham were Vice-Chairman Minh Nguyen, Board Members Tri-Mai […]
EuroCham weighs in on offshore wind at PDP8 implementation seminar
Vietnam’s Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) implementation challenges were discussed at a 17 August seminar in Ho Chi Minh City. Stuart Livesey, EuroCham Board member and Vice-Chairman of the EuroCham Green Growth Sector Committee, gave a presentation focused on offshore wind development. The seminar was organized by the National Assembly’s Committee on Science, Technology, and […]
EuroCham meets with Hoa Binh Province to explore collaboration opportunities
On 14 August, representatives from Hoa Binh Province visited the Hanoi office of EuroCham Vietnam to discuss potential cooperation. Attending from EuroCham were Vice-Chairman Minh Nguyen and Head of Hanoi Office cum External Relations Van Nguyen. The Hoa Binh delegation included Mr. Pham Anh Quy, Director of the province’s Promotion Center for Investment, Trade […]
MOIT and EuroCham map out key events to support EU-Vietnam trade
On 15 August 2023, a delegation from EuroCham met with officials from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT)’s EU-US Markets Department in Hanoi. Attending from EuroCham were Vice-Chairman Minh Nguyen, Board Member Tri-Mai Hoang, and Head of Hanoi Office cum External Relations Van Nguyen. The MOIT delegation included EU-US Markets Department Director General Ta […]
EuroCham recommends improvements to work permit and visa procedures in letter to Prime Minister on revising Decree 152
To address the continuing difficulties EuroCham members face regarding work permits and visas, we have sent a formal letter to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh containing recommendations on improving proposed amendments to Decree 152. The latest draft amendment to the decree, released on 2 August, aims to ease administrative burdens for foreign businesses. However, […]
The EuroCham Medical Devices and Diagnostics Sector Committee and Vietnam’s Infrastructure and Medical Devices Administration chart joint course to advance healthcare
On August 1, the EuroCham Medical Devices and Diagnostics Sector Committee (MDDSC) held an official meeting with Vietnam’s Infrastructure and Medical Devices Administration (IMDA) to discuss a three-year cooperation plan aimed at elevating the country’s healthcare infrastructure. The meeting, held in Hanoi, was attended by senior representatives from both EuroCham and IMDA. From EuroCham, […]
Welcome to our new members – Jun & July 2023
Get ready to feel the excitement as we welcome our newest members who joined us in June and July 2023! We are thrilled to have you as part of the EuroCham family, and we can’t wait to get to know each and every one of you. To make the most of your membership, we […]
EuroCham advocates balanced reforms at Social Insurance Law consultation
EuroCham voiced recommendations for balanced implementation of Vietnam’s draft amended Law on Social Insurance at an August 3 consultation workshop organized by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). This consultation comes as the Vietnamese government seeks feedback on proposed reforms to the law, and was […]
Third anniversary of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement
Three cheers for three years of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement! Today marks the third anniversary of the EVFTA entering into force. 🎊🎉 Over the past three years, this groundbreaking deal has delivered major benefits for businesses, workers, and consumers in Vietnam and Europe. Since its implementation, it has proved itself a solid foundation for […]
[Work @ EuroCham] EVENTS & ADMIN ASSISTANT – based in Hanoi
EuroCham Vietnam is currently looking for an Events and Admin Assistant. Key responsibilities include: Administrative and office support activities, EuroCham events Assist the Head of Office in Hanoi in the execution of all administrative tasks Assist in the setting up of the EuroCham Database and in the entry of data into the database and […]
