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EuroCham Central Vietnam Update

EuroCham – Who We Are Mission Statement: EuroCham is the voice of European business striving for an open and fair market environment in Vietnam. We promote European sustainable investment and trade through good corporate citizenship, collaboration and engagement with Vietnamese society. Establishment with only 60 members in 1998 Currently represents +950 EU businesses Among 5 largest European Chambers world-wide Winner of Best Large Chamber Awards in Asia-Pacific 2017 Offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City Regional Chapters in Northeastern, Central and Southeastern Vietnam Affiliation partnership with NEW BA! July’18

EuroCham Central Vietnam Chapter ESSENTIALS: Established : November 2016 Action: driven by 3 voluntary Delegates (EuroCham members, 1-year term), supported by EuroCham main office Activities: ECV Business Forum, Central Talks, Networking Dinner, ECV Quarterly Networking, Site Visits Desk in Danang: Furama Resort Contact: centralvietnam@eurochamvn.org What’s App Group: chat.whatsapp.com/7pCICZBhrGlG0qyHbvR3RZ Webpage: www.eurochamvn.org/Central ASK OUR DELEGATES!

News from the Headquarters 5 News from the Headquarters EUROCHAM AND PRIME MINISTER DISCUSS INNOVATION 04 JULY, HANOI Chairman Denis Brunetti discussed establishing an Innovation Center supported by foreign businesses with PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc after speaking at the National Conference on Sustainable Development 2018. EUROCHAM IN BRUSSELS PROMOTING THE EU-VIETNAM FREE TRADE AGREEMENT 25 JUNE, BRUSSELS EuroCham met with several Members of the European Parliament, European Commission and Member States to explain the importance of the EVFTA for the business community in Vietnam MIDTERM VIETNAM BUSINESS FORUM – EUROCHAM CHAIRING 05 JULY, HANOI EuroCham chairs the VBF this year and conducted the mid-year meeting of foreign chambers with the Minister of Planning and Investment and other key decision-makers. The discussion ended with commitments to improve business in Vietnam. the case of BTG has been mentioned and the City called BTG for reporting; the 2nd transfer letter has been sent out by the City.

News from the Headquarters 6 News from the Headquarters PREPARING EVFTA REPORT TO DELIVER IN BRUSSELS IN OCTOBER AUGUST 2018 EuroCham is preparing a comprehensive report about the reality of doing business in Vietnam to deliver to European decision-makers in October. LET’S TELL OUR STORY IN EUROPE! SHARE YOUR VIEWS IN OUR SURVEY! SOUTHEASTERN CHAPTER HOSTS 1st BUSINESS UPDATE AND NETWORKING EVENT 19 JULY, BINH DUONG The EuroCham Southeastern Vietnam Chapter kicked off its quarterly meetings this July, with over 50 participants in a landmark event for the Chapter’s activities. DIALOGUE WITH HCMC CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS DIFFICULTIES IN CUSTOMS SERVICES IN VIETNAM 05 SEPTEMBER, HMC EuroCham hosts its annual HCMC Customs Discussion where members can share their concerns and cases directly with Customs officials. This year, sure to be marked by new regulations.

Central Vietnam: Highlights 2017 Award Quang Nam, 11 January ECV Business Forum’17, Danang, 24 Nov. Whitebook Briefing, Danang, 24 March EC Networking Q2, Danang, 19 May CEO Talk, Danang, 27 June

Central Vietnam: 2018 So Far Meeting with the Ambassador of Finland, 11 April 1st Central Talks, 23 April Whitebook Briefing with Danang Chairman, 14 June ECV Networking Q2, 14 June Development of Da Nang Workshop, 10 August

Upcoming events in Central Vietnam 9 Upcoming events in Central Vietnam Date & Time Location Category Title 30 Aug 17.00 – 20.00 Danang Round Table and Dinner Central Vietnam Talks + Social Dinner 14 Sep 15.00 – 19.30 Furama, Site Visit and Networking Factory Visit & ECV Networking Q3 28 Sep Networking Dinner ECV Networking Dinner 25 Oct 23 Nov 09.00 – 13.00 Novotel, Conference ECV Business Forum 29 Nov 07 Dec Factory Visit & ECV Networking Q4 NEW EVENTS ARE ANNOUNCED REGULARLY, STAY TUNED! DOWNLOAD THE EVENT BANK APP AND FOLLOW US! OR CHECK OUR WEBSITE: eurochamvn.org/events/upcoming-events

BECOME A EUROCHAM MEMBER! BE PART OF THE EUROCHAM FAMILY GROW YOUR NETWORK IN VIETNAM, AND BENEFIT FROM A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS! Visibility for your Company, Products and Services towards 1000 Companies! Support in Networking and connecting among members! Membership Directory featuring (Print and Online)! Member Prices and Free of Charge for events and other items! Accessible Event Organisation for Members! Be Represented: advocacy action and meeting setup with authorities and Government! Participate in Our Sector Committees and in EuroCham in presence or remotely! IPR Advice! Discounts for you and your staff with the EuroCham Card all over Vietnam! Pop-up office space and meeting rooms in HCMC, Hanoi and Danang! Thousands of Online followers, media coverage and extensive audience! [Advocacy] We support our members with Circulate letters to government bodies Arrange follow-up meetings with Government bodies Advocacy Strategy Advice [Communication] Provide useful communication tools for members at favorable prices Online: Website, e-Bulletin, Discount Mobile App Print: Membership Directory Member Fee: only from 12Mn VND/Year

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