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AmCham Vietnam

Address

76 Le Lai Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Telephone

+84 8 3824 3562

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[email protected]

www.amchamvietnam.com

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Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is Vietnam’s economic and business hub, the largest and fastest growing city, with more than two-thirds of international flight arrivals and departures, 80 percent of container shipments, 75 percent of consumption of steel products, and together with neighboring provinces in “Southern Key Economic Zone,” account for nearly 40 percent of Vietnam’s Gross Domestic Product. The city center is 60 km (37 miles) from the Eastern Sea, with a population of about 5.6 million, or 6.7 million including the suburban and rural areas. The “greater metropolitan area,” which consists of Ho Chi Minh City metro area, Thu Dau Mot, Di An, Bien Hoa and surrounding towns, is 9 million people. By 2020, the population of the “Greater HCM City Metropolitan Area,” also known as the “Southern Key Economic Region” is projected to reach 20 million.

AmCham Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City is an independent association of American and international businesses. With 450 member and associate companies, and over 900 representatives, our membership of manufacturing, transportation and logistics, professional services, and travel and tourism firms is unified by a common objective to promote trade and investment between Vietnam and the United States.

Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is Vietnam’s economic and business hub, the largest and fastest growing city, with more than two-thirds of international flight arrivals and departures, 80 percent of container shipments, 75 percent of consumption of steel products, and together with neighboring provinces in “Southern Key Economic Zone,” account for nearly 40 percent of Vietnam’s Gross Domestic Product. The city center is 60 km (37 miles) from the Eastern Sea, with a population of about 5.6 million, or 6.7 million including the suburban and rural areas. The “greater metropolitan area,” which consists of Ho Chi Minh City metro area, Thu Dau Mot, Di An, Bien Hoa and surrounding towns, is 9 million people. By 2020, the population of the “Greater HCM City Metropolitan Area,” also known as the “Southern Key Economic Region” is projected to reach 20 million.

We are an active member of the Asia-Pacific Council of AmCham, representing 10,000 businesses, 50,000 executives, and millions of employees in the region. APCAC members manage over US$ 400 billion in trade and about US$ 300 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Asia/Pacific region.

Since 1996, AmCham Vietnam in HCM City has been a Member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which represents 3,000,000 businesses, 2,800 state and local chambers, 830 business associations, and 102 American Chambers of Commerce in 82 countries.

Ho Chi Minh City AmCham Vietnam offers regular business networking events, committees that cooperate with government authorities to create a better business environment, and partnership with United Way International to strengthen the community through focused giving.

AmCham Vietnam also offers members opportunities to meet visiting U.S. companies setting up operations, and participate in investment promotion missions to key cities and trade development missions to major trade exhibitions in the USA. Click here for more information on AmCham benefits and services

Purpose and Background AmCham Vietnam is a not-for-profit, non-governmental, and non-political voluntary membership association of American businesses in Vietnam. In addition, AmCham welcomes international firms whose business relations with the United States and/or U.S. firms are such that membership would help achieve our objectives, which are:

Promote the development of trade and investment between the United States and Vietnam.
1.Provide a forum where American businesses in Vietnam can identify and discuss common interests regarding commercial activities in Vietnam
2.Work with organizations in Vietnam on matters of mutual interest
3.Maintain relations with chambers of commerce in the United States and other chambers of commerce or commercial organizations AmCham Vietnam was founded as an informal association in March 1994, just one month after President Clinton lifted the trade embargo in February 1994. AmCham Vietnam is a national organization, with two Chapters, one in Ho Chi Minh City, and another in Hanoi. AmCham Vietnam’s charter was approved by the board of governors in 1998 and was officially licensed by the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City on September 19, 1998 under the provisions of The Degree of the Government Promulgating the Regulations on the Establishment of Foreign Business Association in Vietnam, Decree No. 8/1998/ND-CP, 22 Jan 98. Read more about AmCham Vietnam in our history section

AmCham Vietnam was founded as an informal association in March 1994, just one month after President Clinton lifted the trade embargo in February 1994. AmCham Vietnam is a national organization, with two Chapters, one in Ho Chi Minh City, and another in Hanoi. AmCham Vietnam’s charter was approved by the board of governors in 1998 and was officially licensed by the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City on September 19, 1998 under the provisions of The Degree of the Government Promulgating the Regulations on the Establishment of Foreign Business Association in Vietnam, Decree No. 8/1998/ND-CP, 22 Jan 98. Read more about AmCham Vietnam in our history section.

Membership Application Fee and Annual Dues

Dues are payable on an annual basis.

Application Fee: $125
Company (2 representatives): $650
Associate Company (2 representatives): $650

Additional Membership: $150

Non-Resident: $400

Non-Government Organization: $650

Honorary: Free

Due to new Central Bank regulations, all deposit/payments to AmCham accounts must be paid in VND to value of the exchange rate of the day. International transfers are still accepted.

Membership Application Supporting Documents

AmCham Vietnam was licensed by the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City on September 19, 1998 as an “international business association” on the basis of the Decree of the Government Promulgating the Regulations on the Establishment of International Business Associations in Vietnam, Decree No. 8/1998/ND-CP, 22 Jan 98. According to the decree and AmCham’s Charter, companies must be legally established in Vietnam, including representative offices, foreign invested enterprises, or branch offices and must submit their business licenses demonstrating their status as part of the Membership Application. Membership applicants must submit the following items:
■1. Completed Amcham HCMC Membership Application Form (All items must be completed, including Address and contact points of U.S. based corporation or other international firm that established the business in Vietnam). Click here to download a Membership Application Form MS Word doc or pdf file, complete it, and email or fax it to us (at +84 8 3824 3572).
■2. Copy of ID page of Passport (to show citizenship)
■3. Copy of VISA showing status under which applicant(s) entered Vietnam
■4. Copy of Representative Office License (Giay Phep Van Phong Dai Dien), FDI License (Giay Phep Dau Tu), or Branch Office License indicating that the applicant is legally established in Vietnam.
■5. Work Permit issued by the Service of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, if such permit is required by Vietnamese law.

Membership Directory
An online Membership Directory is available for general information. This directory presents information about all member companies, as well as listing associated member representative(s). Each AmCham member company is listed, along with address, tel/fax, a “Contact Us” email capability, a link to the member’s website, a description of their business, as well as a summary of their activities in Vietnam. AmCham Vietnam members can log-in to the site to view contact information for other members. AmCham Vietnam members also receive an annual hard-copy Membership Directory that is published annually in February or March, soon after TET (Lunar New Year).

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AmCham Membership Application

Upcoming Events at the AmCham Vietnam

24 May ’12

New Members Welcome (By Invitation)

AmCham invites you to attend a Members Night, with networking and cocktail reception. Members’ spouses and guests are not only invited but also encouraged to attend with you. The cocktail reception will offer networking opportunities for one-on-one conversations with the C...

25 May ’12

Business Lunch: Future of Medical and Cancer Care

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28 May ’12

Business Lunch: Session on the New FATCA Rules

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30 May ’12

AmCham Palooza Party, May 30, 2012

AmCham continues its monthly informal networking events at the coolest and latest nightspots in Ho Chi Minh City. The regular AmCham Palooza Party is a platform to develop new friendships, networking opportunities and information exchange. People from all age groups are welcome ...

31 May ’12

E-Customs Briefing/Q&A Session (Members Only)

Efficient and timely customs operations for both imports and exports are essential for FDI factories in Vietnam. While there has been a lot of talk about e-customs, the reality is that most importers and exporters are still using a variant of manual paper-based customs. Often the so-called &ld...

06 Jun ’12

Morning Briefing: What the Executives Ought to Expect from HR

If you are a CEO, General Manager or a senior management team member, you might occasionally question the real value and valid contributions of your HR department. You know they are important, but you ask: “How would I know if my HR team performs well enough? And if not, what do I raise ...

27 Jun ’12

AmCham Palooza Party, Jun 27, 2012

AmCham will continue its series of monthly networking events for young professionals at the coolest and latest nightspots in Ho Chi Minh City.

30 Jun ’12

236th USA Independence Day Family Picnic (Members, Family, and Guests)

Join AmCham members, friends and family to enjoy our traditional American holiday and cultural event that is celebrated all across the USA, in big cities and small towns. America’s Independence Day celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence, on July 4, 1776....

02 Sep ’12

National Foundation Day 2012 (VN Holiday) Sep 2

Background of Vietnam’s National Foundation Day Two weeks after V-J Day (on August 15, 1945), the August Revolution (Cach Mang Thang Tam) had triumphed in the north, center and south of Vietnam. On August 29, Ho Chi Minh formed his first government, and on...

26 Sep ’12

AmCham Palooza Party, Sep 26, 2012

AmCham will continue its series of monthly networking events for young professionals at the coolest and latest nightspots in Ho Chi Minh City. The monthly AmCham Palooza Party is a new platform to develop new friendships, networking opportunities and information exchange. People...

24 Oct ’12

AmCham Palooza Party, Oct 24, 2012

AmCham will continue its series of monthly networking events at the coolest and latest nightspots in Ho Chi Minh City. The monthly AmCham Palooza Party is a new platform to develop new friendships, networking opportunities and information exchange. People from all age groups are...

08 Dec ’12

17th Annual Governors' Ball 2012

The AmCham Board of Governors cordially invites you to the 17th Annual AmCham Governors’ Ball, to be held on Saturday, December 8, 2012. The only premier Christmas gala in Vietnam, the Governors’ Ball is a unique opportunity to enjoy a festive and charitable celebrat...

25 Jan ’13

12th Annual AmCham Dalat Weekend and Roundtable

Join other AmCham members and guests, with U.S. Mission key officers, in a networking weekend, with Chairman’s Roundtable discussion of key issues in Vietnam-U.S. trade and investment and outlook for 2013. Three days/two nights including room with American breakfast, welcome wine & chees...

09 Feb ’13

TET Lunar New Year 2013 (VN Holiday) - Year of the Snake, Feb 9-12, 2013

VN Holiday. Offices closed throughout Vietnam Tet is the festival which epitomizes the identity of Vietnamese culture. Although the Lunar New Year is observed in all of East Asia influenced by Chinese civilization, each country celebrates it in a way peculiar to that country...

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Organiser Type	Chambers of Commerce
Since	1996
President	Christopher Twomey
Members	450

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