April 26, 2021

ADVOCACY UPDATE (MAR – APR 2021)

I. EVENTS
 On 8 April in Hanoi, EuroCham welcomed H.E. Tran Thanh Huan, congratulating him on his new position as Director-General of Local Diplomacy Facilitation Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Read more here.
   
      

———————
On 6 April, EuroCham Chairman Alain Cany, made his first official visit to the Office of Government where he was welcomed by Minister-Chairman H.E Mr. Mai Tien Dung. The visit was organised to thank Mr. Dung for his administrative reforms as well as his tireless support for EuroCham during his term, including his leadership as the Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Reform (ACAPR). Read more here.

  

———————
On 6 and 7 April: a EuroCham delegation met with MOIT Vice-Minister Do Thang Hai and the Department of European & American markets. Following this meeting, it was agreed that a half-day Vietnam–EU Trade Forum would be organized (tentatively in July 2021) with MOIT, the EU Delegation and EuroCham to re-assess the 1-year implementation of the EVFTA and discuss potentials for investment cooperation.
    
On Friday 19 March, the HCMC People’s Committee organised a “Preliminary Conference for the Activities of the Investment Working Group and Recommendations for Improving the Investment Environment of Ho Chi Minh City”. H.E. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phong, Chairman of HCMC PC, chaired the event, which also featured contributions from EuroCham. Read more here.
     

———————

II. SECTOR COMMITTEE

Cosmetics:
On 30 March and 1 April, Cosmetics Sector Committee members joined the GDC meeting on the Decree on testing of imported goods. Cosmetics SC members will continue to follow this issue closely, since it will heavily impact the industry.

Digital Sector Committee:
Digital Sector Committee elected Ms. Ha Nguyen, AWS, as the new Vice-Chair and issued its first newsletter of 2021.
  
Food, Agri and Aqua Businesses (FAABS):
FAABS has been preparing for the ‘Breakfast Talk’ event on 13 May to attract more members. On 30 March and 1 April, FAABS members also joined the GDC meeting on Decree on testing of imported goods.

Green Growth Sector Committee:
GGSC has created a group dedicated to water with Mr. Frank Pogade from Water Solutions. The SC also organised an AGM on 31 March to reflect on its activities in 2020 and plan for 2021. This includes proposals to establish a new Working Group with a new Head and Vice-Chairman in charge.
  
IQMED-G&B Sector Committee:
IQMed held a meeting with the EU Delegation to Vietnam on 6 April and follow up on the meeting by conducting a survey. The Sector Committee also sent a comment to DAV on the issue relating to minor variation.
  
HR & Training Sector Committee: 
HR&T SC has sent letters to MOLISA and HCMC PC, HCMC Departments on the issue of work permits. The Committee also attended VBF HR & Education Working Group meeting to discuss advocacy plan on this topic; and sent a letter to GDT on PIT treatment for COVID-19 expenses.
  
Pharma Group: 
Registration remains PG’s top priority for 2021, and the SC has proposed solutions to accelerate the registration timeline. PG has also provided feedback on the Pharma Law 2016 and is preparing registration data for the EU Delegation after the meeting on 6 April.
   
Legal Sector Committee:
Legal SC has provided comments on the Draft New Insurance Business Law to VBF.
    
Medical Devices & Diagnostics Sector Committee:
On 24 February, MDDSC – together with APACMed and AdvaMed – provided comments to DMEC regarding registration for Circulation of Medical Devices. Then, on 30 March, MDDSC and the RAWG attended a meeting with DMEC regarding the programs and plans to cooperate with Chambers in medical devices field.
  
Mobility Sector Committee:
On 12 March, Mobility Sector Committee held a meeting with the EU Delegation to Vietnam on the current issues in mobility industry.
  
Nutritional Foods Group:
On 30 March and 1 April, NFG joined the GDC meeting on the Decree on testing of imported goods in which GDC took into account several of NFG recommendation. NFG will continue to follow this issue closely since it will heavily impact the industry.
  
Transportation and Logistics Sector Committee:
TLSC has elected Mr. Juergen Weber as new Chairman and, on 30 March and 1 April, joined the GDC meeting on Decree on testing of imported goods.

Tax and Transfer Pricing Sector Committee:
Tax & Transfer Pricing Sector Committee has provided comments on the Draft Circular guiding the implementation of Law on Administration 2019.
  
Tourism & Hospitality Sector Committee:
The Tourism & Hospitality Sector Committee has completed its chapter for the Whitebook, given an interview to ‘Destination Review’, and continues to progress an MOU which is being revised by DOT. The current plan is that this MOU will be signed on 13 May at the Tourism Exhibition. The Chair of EuroCham and leaders of HCMC will sign with an audience of EU consulates and diplomats.

Wines and Spirits Sector Committee:
On 6 April, W&S SC held a successful meeting with the Vice Minister of MOIT. In this meeting, it was confirmed that members can sell their products on e-commerce platforms as long as they follow strictly Vietnamese regulations.
  

Common activities:

6 April: Healthcare Sector Committees IQMED-G&B and Pharma Group met with Head of Trade Section; updating on the progress of Marketing Authorization (MA) extension and upcoming strategies and activities with MOH. Following this meeting, SCs will update their MA’s extension benchmark and send back to the EU Delegation.

12 April: EuroCham sent a letter to the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) commenting on the draft Decree on Personal Data Protection. MPS held a workshop on Friday 16 April where EuroCham was represented by Bruno Sivanandan and three participants from our SCs.

 

More News

See all

December 08, 2023

[CORPORATE PARTNERS] BASF engages young minds in chemistry with two new Virtual Lab experiments in Vietnamese

Read more

December 08, 2023

[Event Recap][Breakfast talk] EuroCham Construction Sector Committee’s Successful HCMC Breakfast Talk on Designing with AI!

Read more

December 08, 2023

Vietnam enhances climate role at COP28 with JETP Resource Mobilization Plan

Read more

December 08, 2023

[CORPORATE PARTNERS] The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is resetting the value-creation agenda

Read more

December 08, 2023

EuroCham representatives attend Vietnam 500 Best Employers and Top 10 Workplaces ceremony

Read more

December 08, 2023

EuroCham Vietnam attends first Industrial Park Forum to discuss textile and leather industry challenges

Read more

December 08, 2023

[EVENT RECAP] [Webinar] European Anti-Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and Vietnam’s preparation for its implementation

Read more

December 05, 2023

[Supported] Viet Nu Trading Corp signs Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) agreement with Air France-KLM

Read more

December 01, 2023

EuroCham’s IQMED-G&B and Vietnam Drug Administration examine challenges in drug registration for improved healthcare in Vietnam

Read more

December 01, 2023

BeLuxCham ESG Conference 2023: celebrating collaboration and sustainability

Read more

November 30, 2023

2023 Vietnam – EU Trade Forum: a step forward in sustainable development and future value chains

Read more

November 30, 2023

[Supported] Air France celebrates 90 years of elegance

Read more

November 24, 2023

EuroCham Intellectual Property Rights Sector Committee meets Supreme Court to discuss Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement

Read more

November 24, 2023

Exploring collaboration: Binh Duong’s potential for hosting GEFE 2024

Read more

November 24, 2023

EuroCham Vietnam shared at a Customs-Business Dialogue Conference 2023

Read more

November 21, 2023

[CORPORATE PARTNER] BASF and Teamplas give waste a second life

Read more

November 19, 2023

EuroCham Vietnam Gala Dinner and Business Awards 2023: Commemorating a quarter century of championing Europe-Vietnam trade and investment ties

Read more

November 17, 2023

[Work @ EuroCham] Green Growth Sector Committee Intern – based in Ho Chi Minh

Read more

November 17, 2023

[Work @ EuroCham] PHARMA GROUP COMMUNICATIONS INTERN – based in Ho Chi Minh

Read more

November 17, 2023

Charting a green future: highlights from the 2023 Mekong Connect Forum in Ho Chi Minh City

Read more

November 17, 2023

EuroCham honored at VIR’s Sustainable Development Conference for outstanding contributions

Read more

November 17, 2023

[Sector Committee Spotlight] The Tourism & Hospitality Sector Committee (THSC)

Read more

November 17, 2023

Forging sustainable partnerships: FrieslandCampina Vietnam’s innovative collaboration for enhanced recycling and environmental stewardship

Read more

November 10, 2023

EuroCham addresses attendees at AmCham’s green transition conference

Read more

November 10, 2023

Vietnam-EU Economic Forum: charting a sustainable future through green initiatives and trade partnerships

Read more

November 10, 2023

[Recap Event] Future of work explored at EuroCham-JLL Vietnam business luncheon

Read more

November 03, 2023

EuroCham’s field trip unveils investment potential in Ha Nam Province

Read more

November 03, 2023

Global leaders and innovators convene in Hanoi, championing Vietnam’s sustainable future

Read more

November 03, 2023

[Work @ EuroCham] Sector Committee Intern – based in Ho Chi Minh

Read more

October 27, 2023

EuroCham presents on EU business opportunities at Quang Ngai investment promotion conference

Read more

Pour une expérience optimale, veuillez tenir votre mobile à la verticale !

Platinum Partners

Gold Premium Partners

Gold Partners

Silver Partners

Premium Service Partners