Advocacy Updates

HANOI, VIETNAM – June 10, 2026 — Representatives from the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham) attended the prestigious ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026, held in Hanoi from June 9 to 10. Representing the Chamber at this key regional event were Mr. David Whitehead, Member of the Board of Directors, and Ms. Huong Tran, Head of Advocacy & Partnerships.

HANOI – On May 27, 2026, Ms. Natalie Fairlie, Vice President of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham), addressed a high-level delegation of policymakers, legal experts, and business leaders during the third day of Vietnam ADR Week 2026 (VAW2026). Under the theme "Arbitration & ADR: Embracing New Heights," the summit focused on fortifying Vietnam’s investment landscape through...

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) is currently seeking public comments on the Draft Decree amending Decree 219/2025/NĐ-CP regulating foreigners working in Vietnam. Deadline for comments: 31 May 2026.

Hanoi, 14 May, 2026 - Hanoi City People's Committee has just approved the Master Plan of Hanoi Capital with a 100-year vision.

Hanoi, 12 May, 2026 - AusCham was pleased to participate in the Roundtable Discussion on “Deepening the Vietnam–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership”, hosted by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) under a research project funded by the Vietnam Australia Centre in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City, 14 May, 2026 - The President of AusCham Vietnam, Mr. Samuel Conroy, recently attended the 35th anniversary celebration of SACA – Ho Chi Minh City Construction & Building Material Association, a milestone event that brought together industry leaders, businesses, and partners from across Vietnam’s construction and building materials sector.

An Giang, 17 May, 2026 - Representatives of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, including Mr. Edwin Law – Executive Director, Mr. Rodney Stone and Mr. Ryan Nguyễn – Member of the Board of Directors, attended the An Giang Province Planning Announcement and Investment Promotion Conference.

Hanoi, 13 May - AusCham Vietnam was pleased to participate in the Vietnam Connect Forum 2026, held in Hanoi on 13 May 2026 under the theme “Building Integrated Partnership Between Foreign-Invested and Domestic Economic Sectors for Breakthrough Growth in a New Era.” The forum brought together senior Government leaders, policymakers, foreign business associations, domestic enterprises, and...

AusCham would like to invite your inputs on any customs- or tax-related matters in preparation for the upcoming dialogue with Department of Customs/Tax.

The AusCham Legal & Policy Update Series provides timely, practical insights into Vietnam’s evolving legal and regulatory landscape. In the context of Vietnam’s transition into an execution-driven governance phase following the 14th National Party Congress, the AusCham Legal & Policy Landscape: Q1.2026 offers a concise overview of key macroeconomic trends, political and institutional developments...