Advocacy Updates

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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.

To kick off the Human Resources Working Group (HRWG) advocacy activities for 2025, Vietnam Business Forum are pleased to invite you to the upcoming HRWG meeting, moderated by Colin Blackwell, HRWG Head

Given the widespread interest from the business community, Vietnam Business Forum will be holding a virtual briefing on the draft documents detailing the Data Law on 28th February 2025.

General Department of Customs has responded to various issues raised during the dialogue with business community on January 10, 2025.