Survey: COVID-19 Outbreak and Vaccine Availability The American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi conducted a survey on May 21-22 about the impact of the latest COVID-19 outbreak on business operations in Vietnam. The survey focused on business operations, travel and activity restrictions, burdensome procedures for in-bound arrivals, and the availability of vaccines in Vietnam. Survey …
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Survey: Business Impact of the Coronavirus The American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi conducted a survey on February 13-14 about the business impact of the coronavirus on business operations in Vietnam. The survey focused on quantitative issues such as the coronavirus’ expected impact on corporate revenues and Vietnamese GDP, as well as workplace issues such …
AmCham honored its members’ best corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs at a ceremony presided over by United States Ambassador Daniel J. Kritenbrink on October 30, 2019. Thirty-four member firms received the CSR Recognition Award for understanding the linkages between business operations and society, and conducting business in a way that creates both long-term economic …
On May 10 in Hanoi, AmCham, in cooperation with VCCI and the US Chamber of Commerce, hosted the third annual US-Vietnam Business Summit. The conference, titled, “The 2019 U.S.-Vietnam Business Summit: Celebrating 25 Years of Trade and Investment”, brought together over 250 government and industry leaders from both countries to build on the current positive …
In response to suggestions from members, the AmCham board recently approved two new committees for member participation. The AmCham Education and Workforce Development Committee The education sector is vast, encompassing early childhood, primary, secondary, tertiary, informal, and vocational education. Workforce development programs overlap and complement the formal education system, and provide needed skills and training …
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Members of AmCham’s Information Technology, Telecom and IPR Committee (ITTI) participated in a discussion on intellectual property issues on August 21 in Hanoi with President Trump’s Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, Mr. Vishal Amin. Officials from the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State also participated in the discussion. At the meeting, AmCham members …
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In mid-July, members from AmCham Hanoi and 12 other AmChams in the region traveled to Washington to advocate for policies that will leverage the Asia-Pacific’s growth for greater opportunities for American businesses. Our message to the Trump administration and Congress was simple: US companies need an integrated, cohesive strategy toward the region encompassing, among other …
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At the Vietnam Business Forum on July 4 in Hanoi, AmCham Chair Michael Kelly told the government that while AmCham supports the government’s effort to link domestic and foreign companies together for mutual benefit, our members continue to have challenges dealing with corruption and an over-complicated, restricted, and unclear licensing and regulatory environment. On behalf …
Each year, the Office of the US Trade Representative is required to submit to the President, the Senate Finance Committee, and appropriate committees in the House of Representatives, an annual report on significant foreign trade barriers. This report is an inventory of the most important foreign barriers affecting US exports of goods and services, foreign …
AmCham Members Meet to Discuss Energy Policy Members of AmCham’s Energy Committee met with US government officials to discuss Vietnam’s energy policies and plans for the future. The discussion focused on US private sector opportunities to help Vietnam meet its energy security goals. Our Energy Committee serves as a forum for AmCham members to discuss …
