Advocacy Updates

Stay up-to-date on compliance and legislation changes

Hanoi, Vietnam - AusCham is honoured to acknowledge the state visit of Her Excellency the Hon. Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of Australia, to Vietnam from 10–12 September 2025. The visit marked a significant milestone in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Australia and Vietnam, building on over five decades of diplomatic relations and deepening cooperation across multiple sectors.

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has just released the Draft Resolution amending Resolution No. 107/2023/QH15 on the application of additional Corporate Income Tax (CIT) under the Global anti-base erosion (GloBE) rules for public comment. Deadline: 13th September, 2025

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has just released the Draft Law on Business Investment (Dự thảo Luật Đầu tư kinh doanh), which will supersede the current Law on Investment and is calling for comments on this draft Law. Deadline: COB, 16th September, 2025.

The Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) Annual Forum 2025 is expected to take place in Hanoi in late September, co-hosted by the Ministry of Finance and the VBF, under the theme: “VIETNAM: Enabling Quality Growth through Reform, Innovation and Partnership". 
As part of our role, AusCham will be preparing its Position Paper to represent the perspectives and priorities of the Australian business community...

Hue, August 22, 2025 - The VI Regional Logistics Forum, held in Hue, brought together over 500 delegates from government, industry, and international chambers to explore the future of logistics in Vietnam’s North Central and Central Coastal regions. The event underscored the region’s potential to become a strategic logistics hub - but also highlighted the pressing challenges that must be addressed...

Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) submitted the Draft Law on Digital Transformation to Ministry of Justice (MOJ) for appraisal. Should AusCham Members have any comments, kindly send to AusCham Head of Advocacy & Partnerships at advocacy@auschamvn.org, by COB Monday 08 September. 

 

Hanoi, August 20, 2025 - AusCham representatives had the honour of joining the official Reception in Hanoi to welcome The Hon. Penny Wong, Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs.

HCMC, August 19, 2025 - Ho Chi Minh City hosted a reception to mark the 80th Anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (2 September 1945 – 2 September 2025). The event was organized by the City’s Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee and the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee. AusCham was pleased to be represented by President Sam Conroy and Executive Director Edwin Law.

On 08 August, Ministry of Public Security (MPS) sent updated version of the Draft Cybersecurity Law to the Ministry of Justice for appraisal. Should you wish to contribute further comments on this Draft version, please kindly revert to us in Vietnamese, using the Template, by COB Monday 25 August, for further actions.

Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) will host an virtual briefing on new Decree on Work-permit for foreign workers in Vietnam on Wednesday, 13 August 2025