Advocacy Updates

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Hanoi, August 11, 2025 – The Vietnamese Government has issued Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, effective August 7, 2025, introducing substantial revisions to the country’s legal framework governing foreign workers.

HCMC, 31 July 2025 - Mr. Edwin Law, AusCham Executive Director, attended the Conference "Legal Updates in the Financial Sector: Impacts on Investors", which was jointly organised by the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and the HCM City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) as a lead-up to the 2025 Investment Legal Support Forum scheduled for September.

HCMC, 28 July 2025 – Mr. Edwin Law, AusCham Executive Director, attended the official Ceremony Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Viet Nam’s Securities Market and Launching the New Information Technology System, held by the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC), in coordination with the Stock Exchanges and the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation (VSDC)

AusCham Members are invited to attend the upcoming conference: "Update on New Legal Regulations in the Financial Sector: Impacts on Investors"

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Hai Phong, 15 July 2025 - Representatives of the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham) were honoured to attend the Hai Phong Investment Promotion Conference, held in conjunction with the 3rd APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC III) Meeting.

Hanoi, July 2025 - In response to recent structural changes within the Vietnamese Government - most notably the merger of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) into the newly formed Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) - the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) has announced a corresponding adjustment to join VBF...

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) is seeking public comments on the draft amendments to the 16 laws in the areas of agriculture and environment. 

Hanoi, 11 July, 2025 – AusCham Executive Director Mr. Edwin Law and Head of Advocacy & Partnerships Ms. Huong Tran participated in the Green Logistics Forum held in Hanoi, reaffirming the Chamber’s commitment to promoting sustainable logistics practices and supporting Vietnam’s green transformation agenda.

The Foreign Investment Agency - Ministry of Finance (FIA - MOF) is urgently seeking feedback from the business community to assess the potential impacts of the United States’ proposed tariff measures and to formulate appropriate response strategies. Deadline is no later than 5:00PM on Monday, July 14, 2025.

HCMC, 4 July 2025 – The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham) proudly participated in the official opening ceremony of the 2025 Sourcing Fair of Supporting Industry with Buyers (SFS 2025), held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre. AusCham’s Executive Director joined distinguished guests to cut the ribbon and inaugurate the event, reinforcing Australia’s continued support...