EuroCham & Member News

Govt. seeks input on Chemical Decree
Thu, 10 Jul

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is seeking input on the new implementation decree for the Law on Chemicals. The draft decree can be downloaded here. Full Article

Investment opportunities in Sri Lanka
Thu, 10 Jul

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka will be holding an Investor's Forum at the Rex Hotel in HCMC on July 29 from 9am - 2pm (including lunch) followed by one-to-one meetings between 2pm and 6pm. The Board of Investment will also be bringing a high-level delegation led by the Hon.Minister of Enterprise Development & Investment Promotion Dr. Sarath Amunugama. Full Article

Omni Saigon Hotel has been rebranded to Moevenpick Hotel Saigon effective July 1
Tue, 1 Jul

First hotel in Vietnam under Moevenpick Hotels and Resorts management named Moevenpick Hotel Saigon. The Moevenpick Hotel Saigon is located in the busy Phu Nhuan District, a fast rising business area in Ho Chi Minh City. It provides convenient access to the International Exhibition & Convention Centre and is located in the Vicinity of the International Airport. ll of the 251 rooms and suites offer convenience and comfort. Three restaurants and two bars provide a comprehensive culinary choice. Full Article

EuroCham VBF June 2008 Position Paper available
Thu, 26 Jun

EuroCham's latest position paper presented at the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) on Monday, 2 June 2008 is now available to download. Click here to download the position paper and view position papers from previous VBFs. Full Article

VEUBF launches Corporate Governance Handbook
Thu, 26 Jun

The Vietnam-EU Business Forum (VEUBF) launched its landmark guide to Corporate Governance for Vietnamese enterprises in Hanoi on June 25. Published in both English and Vietnamese, the guide is available in both printed and online versions and will be distributed to the nation’s leading listed and equitizing enterprises. Full Article

EuroCham Wine & Spirits Position Paper now available
Thu, 26 Jun

EuroCham Wine & Spirits Sector Committee position paper on Internal Taxation-Special Consumption Tax (SCT) is now available. Download the Position Paper and the related letter to the Ministry of Finance. Full Article

IRCA accredited 5 days Lead Auditor Course from 14-18 July - ISO 9001-2000 QMS Lead Auditor Training Course
Wed, 25 Jun

Auditing identifies cost-saving opportunities and helps you in your Continuous Improvement efforts. Learn the secrets of a third-party Audit and get your own Quality team Internationally accredited with TÜV SÜD support. Full Article

Healthy choice at Opera restaurant
Sat, 21 Jun

Chef Michele Gulizzi introduces a special menu of healthy food at Opera restaurant from 21 June to 5 July 2008. Park Hyatt Saigon’s “Healthy Choice” will delight your palate with an array of tasty dishes, while refreshing your body from the inside. Full Article

Overseas remittance and dynamic labour force - optimistic signs for Vietnam's construction and building sectors
Fri, 20 Jun

After a successful 2007 launch, Con-Build Vietnam 2008 (9-12 September 2008, Hanoi) – Vietnam’s premier International Trade Fair for Construction and Building - Machinery, Equipment, Materials, Vehicles, Technology & Services, is bringing you... Full Article

Saving sights, transforming lives
Thu, 12 Jun

Trachoma, the world leading cause of preventable blindness, is a highly infectious eye disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis. 54,000 people in the poorest communes in the Red River Delta and the North-Central coast need sight-saving surgeries to prevent irreversible blindness due to an advanced stage of trachoma. Full Article