Green growth takes center stage at Vietnam Green Building Week
The plenary session of Vietnam Green Building Week 2023 was held on 28 September at the Sheraton Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Organized by the Ministry of Construction, the event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to discuss the future of sustainable construction in Vietnam. The session was hosted by Nguyen Tuong […]
[CORPORATE SUPPORT] BASF Vietnam and partners rebuild seventh school for 100 students
Hieu Tu C Primary School, Tra Vinh province to benefit from two new classrooms and a playground Since 2015, BASF and its partners have revitalized seven schools through Saigon Children’s Charity, supporting Vietnam’s educational development. Tra Vinh, Vietnam – September 28, 2023 – BASF, in collaboration with its co-sponsors, proudly unveiled the […]
EuroCham attends discussions on the draft decree pertaining to the 2023 Tendering Law
On 26 September, EuroCham Vietnam participated in a working session with the Ministry of Planning and Investment’s Department of Public Procurement (DPP) regarding the draft decree on Vietnam’s 2023 Tendering Law. The meeting was facilitated by DPP Head Tran Hao Hung and Deputy Head Nguyen Thi Thuy Hang. Attendees included […]
EuroCham unveils upcoming Green Economy Forum (GEF) 2023 at Hanoi press conference
On 28 September, EuroCham hosted a press conference at the JW Marriott Hanoi to unveil details of the upcoming Green Economy Forum (GEF) 2023. GEF 2023, EuroCham’s rapidly-approaching sustainability event, will take place on 2 November, also at the JW Marriott. The press conference featured insightful commentary from high-level speakers about the significance […]
[CORPORATE SUPPORT] Nestlé ranks first in coffee sustainability
Nestlé ranked first in coffee sustainability in the new 2023 Coffee Brew Index published today in the Coffee Barometer report. This report recognizes that Nestlé has a cohesive and comprehensive coffee sustainability strategy and that its policies, objectives and actions incorporate social, environmental, and economic dimensions of coffee production. It also acknowledges Nestlé’s dedicated investments […]
Empowering Vietnam’s agricultural sector: EuroCham attends seminar on innovation for export competitiveness in agriculture
On 27 September, Ywert Visser, a member of the EuroCham Food, Agri and Aqua Business Sector Committee (FAABS), spoke at a seminar on “Technology Application and Innovation for Export Competitiveness Enhancement in the Agricultural Sector of Vietnam.” The seminar was organized jointly by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Industry and Trade, the […]
EuroCham Transportation and Logistics Sector Committee Meets with Ba Ria-Vung Tau Customs
On 27 September, EuroCham’s Transportation and Logistics Sector Committee (TLSC) held a courtesy meeting with the Ba Ria-Vung Tau Customs Department. The EuroCham delegation was led by TLSC Vice-Chairman and Treasurer Benoit Klein and EuroCham Advocacy Manager Diep Truong. They were welcomed by Nguyen Thanh Sang, Deputy Director of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Customs. […]
EuroCham Vietnam attended National Assembly’s Vietnam Socio-Economic Forum 2023: Reinforcing Internal Capacity for Sustainable Growth
On 19 September, the Vietnam Socio Economic Forum 2023, centered around the theme “Reinforcing Internal Capacity, Generating Drivers for Growth and Sustainable Development,” brought together key stakeholders and thought leaders to deliberate on strategies to fortify Vietnam’s economic resilience and fuel sustainable development. The event, organized by the National Assembly, featured an array of sessions […]
EuroCham Medical Devices and Diagnostics Sector Committee (MDDSC) joined ASEAN Common Submission Dossier Template Workshop
On 18 and 19 September, EuroCham’s Medical Devices and Diagnostics Sector Committee (MDDSC) collaborated with the Ministry of Health (MOH), Asia Pacific Medical Technology Association (APACMed), and Infrastructure and Medical Devices Administration (IMDA) to organize an ASEAN Common Submission Dossier Template (CSDT) Workshop in Hanoi. The event brought together APACMed representatives, IMDA leaders, […]
EuroCham’s collaborative meetings with the EU Ambassador-Designate Julien Guerrier
EuroCham Vietnam welcomed His Excellency Julien Guerrier, the European Union Ambassador-Designate to Vietnam, with a series of productive working meetings held from September 20 to 22, 2023. These engagements aimed to reinforce cooperation and align priorities between EuroCham and the EU Ambassador-Designate. On Thursday, September 21, EuroCham Chairman Gabor Fluit and the Board […]
EuroCham Vietnam extended a warm welcome to French Ambassador to Vietnam H.E .Olivier Brochet
On 22 September, EuroCham Vice-Chairman Jean-Jacques Bouflet and Executive Director Delphine Rousselet extended a warm welcome to the French Ambassador to Vietnam H.E. Olivier Brochet. With Ambassador Olivier Brochet assuming his role as the French Ambassador to Vietnam, the meeting provided an opportunity to introduce him to key stakeholders within the EuroCham community. His […]
EuroCham Vietnam joined a launch of the “Circular Economy & Pioneering Models” book
On 21 September, EuroCham Vietnam participated in the launch of the “Circular Economy & Pioneering Models” book. The launch, organized by the Vietnam Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises (VAFIE) in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), aimed to shed light on the imperative transition toward a circular economy and environmental sustainability and […]
EuroCham Vietnam hosts an exclusive evening to welcome EU Ambassador-Designate to Vietnam
On 20 September, EuroCham Vietnam organized an evening reception to welcome H.E. Julien Guerrier, European Union Ambassador-Designate to Vietnam. The event reflected a shared priority of Team Europe and allowed Ambassador Guerrier to meet representatives of the European business community in Vietnam as he prepares to embark on his new role. The reception took […]
EuroCham engages in a productive dialogue with the Administrative Procedures Control Agency and Reform (ACAPR)
On 13 September, EuroCham was invited to participate in a crucial working session organized by the Administrative Procedures Control Agency and Reform (ACAPR). Chaired by Mr. Ngo Hai Phan, the Director of ACAPR and the Permanent Vice Chairman and General Secretary of the Council, this session took place at the Center for Information of Direction […]
A resounding success: Vietnam International Sourcing Expo 2023 and the EU-VN Trade Forum
From 13-15 September, EuroCham attended the Vietnam International Sourcing Expo 2023, which was successfully organized by the European – American Market Department under Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT), Investment and Trade Promotion Centre of HCM City (ITPC) in collaboration with the HCM City People’s Committee. With a vision to bolster the nation’s integration […]
[Event recap] EuroCham Women in Business Sector Committee hosted successful Roundtable on Gender Pay gap with Fulbright Professor Graeme Walker
On 24 August 2023 at HCMC EuroCham Office, the Women in Business Sector Committee (WIB SC) conducted a Roundtable discussion on the gender wage gap. The topic remains a significant concern, reflecting broader challenges in achieving gender equality in the workforce. WIB SC, with the special presence of Professor Graeme Walker, an associate […]
[Sector Committee spotlight] Food, Agri and Aqua Business Sector Committee (FAABS)
FAABS spearheads sustainable transformation in Vietnam’s agri-aqua sectors Vietnam’s agricultural and aquaculture sectors play a vital role in the country’s economy and food security. Recognizing this importance, the EuroCham Food, Agri and Aqua Business Sector Committee (FAABS) works to strengthen these sectors. FAABS is working closely with various stakeholders including the Vietnamese government, […]
Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum 2023 and the 100 CEOs -Tea Connect spotlight green growth and net zero initiatives
From 13 to 17 September, Ho Chi Minh City played host to the 4th Ho Chi Minh City Economic Forum (HEF) at the Grand Meeting Hall. The Ho Chi Minh City Department of External Relations (DER) organized the event, which bore the theme “Green Growth – Towards Net Zero”. It aimed to gather insights […]
EuroCham Vietnam engages in key talks with Luxembourg delegation to bolster EU-Vietnam economic relations
In a strategic move to fortify economic ties between Luxembourg and Vietnam, Mr. Patrick Nickels, Director General of Foreign Trade and Investments, visited Ho Chi Minh City on 11 and 12 September. This notable visit follows the foundational strides taken during Prime Minister Xavier Bettel’s trip to Vietnam earlier in May and the subsequent visit […]
EuroCham participates in an inaugural meeting of Government Taskforce on Administrative Reforms (APR)
On 8 September, EuroCham representatives attended the inaugural meeting of the Government taskforce on Administrative Procedure Reform (APR). The event, organized at the Headquarter of the Vietnam Government Office, brought together government officials and industry leaders to deliberate on key administrative reforms. Chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang, Head of the […]
[CORPORATE] First Bayer ForwardFarm of Southeast Asia launched in Vietnam
On September 6th, 2023 – Bayer Vietnam in partnership with the National Agricultural Extension Center (NAEC) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), inaugurated the first ForwardFarm in Southeast Asia located in Thoi Lai district, Can Tho province. ForwardFarm Can Tho brings together farmers, technology partners, scientists and academia, value chain partners, as well […]
EuroCham contributes to a critical discussion on attracting foreign investment in high-technology and promoting technology transfer
On 7 September, EuroCham Vietnam actively participated in a pivotal event focusing on foreign investment and technology transfer, organized by Deputy Ministers of the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) at the Convention Center in Hanoi. The seminar was co-chaired by Deputy Minister Tran Duy Dong […]
EuroCham Food, Agri, and Aqua Business Sector Committee (FAABS) explores sustainable aquaculture solutions at Skretting Factory in Long An
On 5 September, the EuroCham Food, Agri, and Aqua Business Sector Committee (FAABS) embarked on a visit to Skretting Factory in Long An, Vietnam. Skretting, a renowned global leader, specializes in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. With production facilities spanning 18 countries across five continents, the company is […]
