Advocacy Updates

Hanoi, 18 July 2026 – Representatives of the Board of Directors of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham Vietnam) attended the Prime Minister's Conference with the Business Community, chaired by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung at the Government Office in Hanoi.

Hanoi, 30 June 2026 — Representatives from QBE Insurance and Intrepid Travel, among participating members of the Australian business community in Vietnam, recently attended the National Conference on the Dissemination and Implementation of Resolution 10-NQ/TW on the Development of the Foreign-Invested Economic Sector, a significant policy event focused on shaping Vietnam’s next phase of foreign...

Hanoi, 29 June 2026 — Representing AusCham Vietnam, Mr. Richard Nguyen, Board Member, attended the Conference on the Announcement of the Hanoi Capital Master Plan with a 100-Year Vision and 2026 Investment Promotion, a landmark event underscoring Hanoi’s ambitious long-term vision to become a globally competitive hub for innovation, investment, and liveability.

On June 8, 2026, the Politburo issued Resolution 10-NQ/TW (“Resolution 10”) on developing the foreign-invested economic sector, setting out a new framework for attracting, managing, and utilizing foreign investment. The resolution marks a significant evolution in Vietnam’s FDI strategy, moving beyond the traditional objective of capital attraction toward a model focused on technology transfer...

From July 1, Vietnam will impose heavy customs fines under a new government decree, on travelers who fail to declare or inaccurately declare cash, gold, precious metals or gemstones upon entry or exit.

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.