INTRODUCTION TO AUSCHAM
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The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham) is an independent, not for profit, membership-based NGO (non government organisation). It does not receive any funding from the Australian Government or any of its agencies. Its revenue is generated through memberships, sponsorships, events and advertising.
AusCham represents and promotes the interests of Australian businesses operating in Vietnam. We are proud to have a pivotal function in providing invaluable business and cultural support to our members’ and sponsors’ activities in this country.
AusCham provides all its members with a voice to express their views on the business environment in Vietnam, directly within the business community and via our liaison with the Vietnamese Government. We actively co-ordinate a regular program of high profile business seminars, networking and social functions as well as a number of charity events.
The National Board comprises 12 voting members and three non voting ex officio members as follows:
- Eight voting members from HCMC
- Four voting members from Hanoi
- Three non voting ex officio members from the Embassy / Consulate and Austrade.
There are four elected positions on the Board, namely: President, Vice President (who cannot reside in the same city as the President), Secretary and Treasurer. These positions are filled by a popular vote of the voting members of the Board.
Membership of AusCham is open to Australian citizens, individuals working in Australian businesses or on Australian projects in Vietnam, or with organisations that have a link to Australia.
Our broad-ranging corporate membership encompasses a cross-section of companies, from the largest of international firms to small and medium-scale enterprises across all industries. AusCham members are market leaders in Vietnam in fields such as banking, construction, manufacturing, human resources, legal and accounting services and telecommunications.