Advocacy Updates

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.

On 14 Feb 2025, Vietnam Business Forum has submitted an Official Letter commenting on the Draft Outline Amending Law on Enterprises 2020

On 12 February 2025, AusCham's representative joined the dialogue between Vietnam Business Forum and General Department of Taxation

Ministry of Public Security calls for comments on various documents guiding the newly-issued Law on Data

AusCham published a White Paper on Sustainable Urban and Commercial Development, following a successful Real Estate Symposium in October 2024.

On 26 November 2024, following the program of the 8th session of the 15th National Assembly, the amended Value Added Tax Law was officially passed, including significant changes which will take effect on 1 July 2025. The provision regarding the revenue threshold for households and individual business entities not subject to tax will take effect from 1 January 2026.

General Department of Customs and General Department of Taxation cordially invites AusCham Members to attend a policy dialogue in January 2025