Hanoi, April 2025 — The Government of Vietnam has officially announced a far-reaching plan to consolidate its provincial administrative units, aiming to streamline governance and enhance state efficiency. The proposal, recently approved by the National Assembly Standing Committee, will reduce the total number of provinces and centrally-managed cities from 63 to 34, including 28 provinces and 06...
Hanoi, April 22, 2025 — The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has released its annual “Business Law Flow Report 2024,” highlighting four major trends in Vietnam’s legal and regulatory environment that are influencing the business community. The report was presented at a conference held at VCCI’s headquarters in Hanoi, alongside a companion study on technical standards and regulations...
Hanoi, Vietnam – April 16, 2025 — AusCham Vietnam was honoured to take part in the fourth Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 (P4G) Summit, held in Hanoi from April 16–17, 2025. The summit brought together over 1,000 delegates from 46 countries, including heads of state, senior government leaders, business executives, and representatives from international organizations.
Hanoi, April 8, 2025 – Representatives from the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham) proudly participated in the announcement ceremony of Vietnam's inaugural Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Index. The event, hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, saw the presence of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, senior government officials, and key stakeholders from across the country.
Following last night’s announcement from the Trump Administration regarding the imposition of a 46% reciprocal tariff on Vietnam’s export goods, the Minister of Finance has requested quick inputs from the business community on the potential impacts and recommended responses
Ho Chi Minh City, March 27, 2025 – Representatives from the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham), including President Sam Conroy, Executive Director Edwin Law, and Director David Whitehead, participated in the Announcement Ceremony of the Annual Mekong Delta Economic Report 2024 (AMDER 2024).
VBF - In response to the draft legal documents guiding the Data Law, issued by the Ministry of Public Security in January 2025 and opened for public consultation, the Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG) and the Banking Working Group (BWG) have jointly submitted comments to the Government.
Lao Cai, March 14, 2025 - Ms. Cynthia Mann, AusCham Director and CEO of Future Traditions, represented AusCham Vietnam at the Meet Up 2025 Lao Cai event, held on March 14, 2025
Hanoi, March 21, 2025 — A delegation from Lang Son’s Center for Investment, Trade, and Tourism Promotion, led by Director Mr. Hoang Xuan Thuan, met with members of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (Auscham) to discuss potential avenues for cooperation in trade, investment, and tourism.
Hanoi, Vietnam – On February 26, 2025, David Whitehead, representing the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham), attended the Business Roundtable, a key session within the ASEAN Future Forum 2025.
