Advocacy Updates

HANOI, VIETNAM – 4 November 2026 – The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham Vietnam) participated in the Vietnam Export Promotion Forum 2026, held in Hanoi under the theme “Go Global – Supporting Businesses to Reach Global Markets.” The Forum brought together government representatives, trade promotion organisations, industry associations and businesses to discuss how Vietnamese...

Vietnam’s Decree 393/2026/ND-CP takes effect on 5 December 2026, setting out work permit requirements, exemptions and transitional arrangements for foreign workers. Australian employers should review recruitment timelines, short-term assignments and existing authorisations to prepare for implementation.

VIETNAM –19-22 October 2026 – AusCham Vietnam was pleased to support Vietnam Climate Week 2026 as a Community Partner, joining government, business, investors, innovators and development partners in advancing practical cooperation around Vietnam’s climate and green growth transition.

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – 28 October 2026 – The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham Vietnam) participated in the Autumn Economic Forum 2026 (AEF 2026), taking place from 26–29 October at Thiskyhall Sala in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together government leaders, international organisations, experts and business representatives to discuss new opportunities for growth and cooperation...

AusCham Vietnam is pleased to share an invitation from the Da Nang Department of Industry and Trade and the Da Nang Industry and Trade Promotion Center (ITPC Da Nang) for Australian buyers, importers and retail distribution groups to participate in the Da Nang Foreign Buyers’ Trade and Sourcing Program 2026, taking place from 28 to 30 October 2026 in Da Nang.

AusCham Vietnam invites Members to share their insights on trade and investment barriers affecting Australian businesses in Vietnam ahead of upcoming bilateral working group meetings between Australia and Vietnam. Deadline: Tuesday, 20 October, 2026

26–29 October 2026 | Thiskyhall Sala, Ho Chi Minh City
AusCham Vietnam is pleased to invite its members to participate in the Autumn Economic Forum 2026 (AEF 2026), taking place from 26 to 29 October 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, following an official invitation from the Viet Nam Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Ho Chi Minh City (Viet Nam C4IR).

AusCham Vietnam invites members to share their practical concerns, challenges and recommendations relating to tax and customs policies and administrative procedures in Vietnam. Deadline: Friday, 30 October, 2026

HANOI, VIETNAM – 5 October 2026 – The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham Vietnam), represented by Board Director David Whitehead, participated in the Vietnam Corporate Sustainability Forum 2026 (VCSF 2026) in Hanoi.

HANOI, VIETNAM – 3 October 2026 – The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham Vietnam), represented by Board Director David Whitehead, participated in the Vietnam New Economy Forum 2026 (VNEF 2026) in Hanoi.