Vietnam and EU on the Cusp of Historic New Chapter with EVFTA Signing
TODAY, Sunday 30th June — The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) joined the Prime Minister of Vietnam, H.E. Nguyen Xuan Phuc, EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom, and Romanian Minister of for Business, Trade and Entrepreneurship Ștefan-Radu Oprea, at the official signing of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA) […]
EU set to sign trade and investment agreements with Vietnam on Sunday
Brussels – 25 June 2019, The Council of Ministers today approved the EU-Vietnam trade and investment agreements, paving the way for their signature and conclusion. EU Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström and Romanian Minister for Business, Trade and Entrepreneurship Ștefan-Radu Oprea will sign the agreement on the EU's behalf in Hanoi on Sunday 30 June. […]
EuroCham attended the Midterm Vietnam Business Forum (VBF)
On 26th June, EuroCham attended the Midterm Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) organised by the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the World Bank and IFC at the Lotte Hotel in Hanoi. The theme of the VBF was: “Roles of business community in rapid and sustainable development ”. Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung attended and delivered […]
Vietnam Airlines receives 4-Star Airline Certification from Skytrax for fourth consecutive year
PARIS, 19 June, 2019 – Vietnam Airlines has been certified with a 4-star airline rating by prestigious international air transport rating organisation Skytrax. This is the fourth consecutive year that Vietnam Airlines has achieved this accolade as the airline continues to deliver an outstanding flying experience for all its customers. The Skytrax rating is based […]
Business Opportunities for European Companies in Formula 1 Vietnam Grand Prix
The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) provides insight into the business perspectives of the Formula 1 race which will take place in April 2020 in Hanoi. In a strongly attended event on the 25th of June in Hanoi, Ms. Le Ngoc Chi, General Director of Vietnam Grand Prix Corporation and her colleague, Mr. […]
EuroCham organized Orientation for New Members on 19th June
On 19th June 2019, EuroCham organized New Members Orientation in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City for new members applied from January 2019 to June 2019. Mr. Chairman Nicolas Audier presented in general the Eurocham business and membership benefits to representatives. Mr. Nicolas Audier explains Eurocham business to guests. After the presentation of […]
[Supported News] Join the 2019 APEC Business Leaders Survey!
Dear Members, As leading representatives of the international business community in Vietnam, you are cordially invited to add your voice to this year's APEC Business Leaders Survey (formerly known as APEC CEO Survey). This is the 10th year that PwC is surveying business leaders operating in the 21 APEC economies at the request of the APEC CEO Summit […]
ITL is Honored to Receive the GFA Label Leaf Level One From Green Freight Asia Organization (GFA)
Recently, ITL has been honored to receive the GFA Label Leaf Level ONE in implementing Green Road Freight Practice from GFA. This award is the pride of ITL in commitment and efforts to implement the green freight program and initiative to increase the efficiency of fuel usage and minimize CO2 emissions in Vietnam. Along with receiving this […]
[Supported News] Deloitte TAX ALERT: Updates on the draft amended Labor Code
As you may be aware, the draft amended Labor Code has been widely circulated to seek comments from relevant authorities and the business community. In this Alert, we would like to update you on the notable proposals in the latest draft amended Labor Code, which could have significant business and social impacts as follows: […]
ADVOCACY UPDATE (1 April 2019 – 15 June 2019)
I. EVENTS 1. EuroCham Speaks at the Conference of the National Steering Committee for International Integration | 23 April 2019 | Hanoi Vice-Chairmen Mr. Jean Jacques Bouflet, Mr. Hai Minh Nguyen, and Mr. Ywert Visser attended the National Steering Committee for International Integration’s national online conference on “Promoting Active, Creative and Effective International Integration for […]
EuroCham statement on Vietnam’s adoption of ILO convention 98
Vietnam's adoption of Convention 98 has received a warm response from the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) "EuroCham welcomes the fact that the Vietnamese National Assembly has adopted the ILO Convention 98 on collective bargaining. This is a positive step, and one which will send a strong signal to Europe at a critical […]
BASF launches new range of bioactive ingredients for beauty market, from responsibly-cultivated Vietnamese rambutan
New bioactive ingredients use unique properties of rambutan to hydrate and rejuvenate skin and revitalize hair Collaborative cultivation program benefits rural communities and supports biodiversity Ingredients are preservative-free, 100 percent natural origin and COSMOS-approved Hong Kong – June 5, 2019 – BASF Care Creations™ has launched three new active ingredients for the beauty market which […]
EuroCham Enhances Cooperation with the Vietnamese Government on the EVFTA and Foreign Direct Investment
On the 3rd and 4th of June 2019 in Hanoi, EuroCham Chairman Nicolas Audier, Vice Chairmen Jean-Jacques Bouflet and Ywert Visser, together with representatives from other affiliated Business Associations including Mr. Alexis Delevaux, BeluxCham Vice Chairman, Mr. Thue Quist Thomasen, NordCham Vice Chairman, and Mr. Csaba Bundik, CEEC Vice Chairman, held a series of ministerial […]
EuroCham Customs Training Session 2019
On 23rd May 2019, the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) and its partner EVBN co-organised with Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Customs a Customs training session for European business community at Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel. Mr. Juergen Weber, Chairman of the EuroCham Transportation and Logistics Sector Committee, emphasised in his opening remarks […]
Grand Opening Ceremony Of ITL-SNP Integrated Logistics Complex
June 12th, 2019, the Grand Opening Ceremony of ITL – SNP Integrated Logistics Complex was organized at ICD Tan Cang Song Than and participated by the local government’s representatives, the Director Board of SNP and ICD Tan Cang Song Than, ITL Corporation, the distinguished guests, key customers and partners of ITL and ICD Tan Cang […]
Strengthening Coordination Between the Public and Private Sectors in Addressing the Issues of Plastic Waste in Vietnam
On the 5th of June, 2019 in Ho Chi Minh City, the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) organised the Conference: “Plastic Waste – How Public and Private Sectors Can Help to Address the Issue”. The conference brought together more than 100 participants including representatives from the Government, multinational organisations, non-governmental organisations, researchers, institutions […]
EuroCham Welcomes our new Executive Director: Mr. Oliver Regner
EuroCham is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Executive Director: Mr Oliver Regner. As a commercial lawyer with degrees from the universities of Trier and Cardiff, and holding a pre-degree in business administration, Oliver has been providing and developing services for enterprises throughout his career. He has consecutively held leading positions in […]
