Advocacy Updates

Hue, August 22, 2025 - The VI Regional Logistics Forum, held in Hue, brought together over 500 delegates from government, industry, and international chambers to explore the future of logistics in Vietnam’s North Central and Central Coastal regions. The event underscored the region’s potential to become a strategic logistics hub - but also highlighted the pressing challenges that must be addressed...

Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) submitted the Draft Law on Digital Transformation to Ministry of Justice (MOJ) for appraisal. Should AusCham Members have any comments, kindly send to AusCham Head of Advocacy & Partnerships at advocacy@auschamvn.org, by COB Monday 08 September. 

Hanoi, August 20, 2025 - AusCham representatives had the honour of joining the official Reception in Hanoi to welcome The Hon. Penny Wong, Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs.

HCMC, August 19, 2025 - Ho Chi Minh City hosted a reception to mark the 80th Anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (2 September 1945 – 2 September 2025). The event was organized by the City’s Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee and the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee. AusCham was pleased to be represented by President Sam Conroy and Executive Director Edwin Law.

On 08 August, Ministry of Public Security (MPS) sent updated version of the Draft Cybersecurity Law to the Ministry of Justice for appraisal. Should you wish to contribute further comments on this Draft version, please kindly revert to us in Vietnamese, using the Template, by COB Monday 25 August, for further actions.

Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) will host an virtual briefing on new Decree on Work-permit for foreign workers in Vietnam on Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Hanoi, August 11, 2025 – The Vietnamese Government has issued Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, effective August 7, 2025, introducing substantial revisions to the country’s legal framework governing foreign workers.

HCMC, 31 July 2025 - Mr. Edwin Law, AusCham Executive Director, attended the Conference "Legal Updates in the Financial Sector: Impacts on Investors", which was jointly organised by the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and the HCM City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) as a lead-up to the 2025 Investment Legal Support Forum scheduled for September.

HCMC, 28 July 2025 – Mr. Edwin Law, AusCham Executive Director, attended the official Ceremony Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Viet Nam’s Securities Market and Launching the New Information Technology System, held by the State Securities Commission of Vietnam (SSC), in coordination with the Stock Exchanges and the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation (VSDC)

AusCham Members are invited to attend the upcoming conference: "Update on New Legal Regulations in the Financial Sector: Impacts on Investors"