As we approach the first anniversary of the EVFTA’s official implementation, EuroCham is organizing a special event with the participation of H.E. Mr. Nguyen Van Thao - Ambassador, Chief of Mission of Vietnam to the EU and Dr. Carsten Schittek, Minister Counsellor, Head of the Trade Section, EU Delegation to Vietnam and Mr. Tran Quoc Khanh, Vice Minister, MOIT (tbc). The event will emphasize progress made and persisting requirements for further implementation. As such, it offers a unique platform to…

ASEAN is arranging for a special symposium on the ASEAN Single Window (a customs tool aimed at easing customs processes) on 5th August 2021.  Further details are contained in the attached invitation to EU-ABC members from the organisers and the Draft Agenda for the event.   We have up to 50 places for the online event.  If you are interested in joining it you are kindly requested to confirm your participation to the Symposium through the following link to register: https://bit.ly/3hUiEay Registrations deadline 27th July…

Vietnam continues to suffer with the fourth wave of COVID-19. Cases remain high – especially in the South – with infections forcing non-essential businesses to close while people remain indoors following Directives 16 & 12. The number of people vaccinated remains low. However, millions more vaccines are set to arrive in the coming months. And Vietnam is reaching out to international governments and suppliers to secure not just doses but technology-transfer to reach its ambitious vaccination targets. EuroCham wants to keep our members as…

With the introduction of Decree 152/2020/ND-CP, Vietnam is set to implement stricter conditions for work permits in Vietnam and adds paperwork requirements as an effort to pay considerably closer attention to the hiring and management of foreign employees. Since the Decree took effect on February 15, 2021, the government has been accelerating its implementation in an effort to prevent illegal foreign migrant workers.      Joining this webinar and properly complying with the local mandatory procedures will help expats in…

Covid-19, Government’s Directive 16 in the South… During this time of uncertainty, health and safety – a key pillar of manufacturing – have taken on a whole new meaning for manufacturers, especially when the current 4th wave might last longer, be on a larger scale with many outbreaks and more transmissible variants. Join EuroCham at this event to gain insights on: Overview of measures and practices to minimize risk and protect workers, maintain business noperations and supply chains. While short-term…