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Hanoi, 02 December, 2025 - As part of AusCham’s continued advocacy efforts to support our members and enhance their visibility in Vietnam, AusCham facilitated a meeting between Blackmores Group and the Vietnam Food Administration (VFA). The meeting aimed to strengthen engagement, promote regulatory understanding, and explore future collaboration opportunities.

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has released its official responses to the recommendations submitted by business associations and international chambers, including AusCham, at the VBF Annual Forum 2025.

On 21 November 2025, in Ho Chi Minh city, The Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing the capacity of businesses in legal risk prevention and effective dispute resolution, thereby contributing to sustainable trade and investment between Vietnam and Australia...

Hanoi, 10 November 2025, the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) 2025 convened under the theme “Businesses Partnering with the Government for a Green Transformation in the Digital Era”.
Australian Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (AusCham) was represented at the Forum, where our Director, David Whitehead, delivered remarks on behalf of AusCham and our fellow Associate Members of the Forum - including the...

The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham) successfully concluded its participation at the Vietnam Golden Autumn Fair 2025, where it was formally presented with a Certificate of Merit by the Vice Minister of Industry and Trade in recognition of its contribution to the event and its efforts in strengthening Australia–Vietnam economic cooperation.

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On October 22nd, AusCham Vietnam was honoured to participate in the Business Partnerships Platform (BPP) Climate Adaptation Showcase & Demo Day, hosted by the Australian Government at the Sheraton Can Tho Hotel.

Ho Chi Minh City - 30 October 2025, Edwin Law, Executive Director of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham), participated in the Conference on Meeting Between Ho Chi Minh City Leaders and FDI Enterprise Community 2025 and delivered remarks during the Dialogue Session.

AusCham is pleased to inform that the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) Annual Forum 2025 is scheduled to take place on Monday morning, 10 November 2025, at the Lotte Hotel Hanoi, and now invites Members to contribute to our submission.

Hanoi, 28 October, 2025 - AusCham participated in an Australian delegation working session with the University of Transport Technology (UTT), hosted by the Vietnam Trade Office in Australia, to discuss opportunities for enhanced cooperation in education, research, and workforce development.

AusCham has been invited to speak at the Investment Legal Support Forum 2025, co-organized by Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and the Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) under the direction of the HCMC People’s Committee. We invite AusCham Members to provide input on challenges, opportunities, and suggestions related to industrial investment in Vietnam by...