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BRITCHAM ADVOCACY
BRITCHAM’S COMMENTS ON MOLISA DRAFT DECREE 152 REGARDING WORK PERMIT
In response to MOLISA’s Draft Decree 152 concerning the employment of foreign workers in Vietnam and the management of Vietnamese workers working for foreign employers within the country, BritCham has submitted comments to Prime Minister and relevant state agencies.
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WEBINAR “THE UK’S ACCESSION TO CPTPP – OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSENESSES IN VIET NAM
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The UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has unlocked fresh business possibilities, offering numerous growth and collaboration opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region. On 20th July, BritCham and the British Embassy Hanoi co-organized a webinar to delve into these opportunities for businesses in Vietnam and the region. Esteemed experts, including HMA Iain Frew, Mr. Harry Rawicz-Szczerbo, and Mr. Warrick Cleine, emphasized the partnership’s significance and benefits, particularly in promoting sustainable practices and enhancing trade prospects in the area.
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UK – DA NANG HEALTHCARE DIGITALISATION & INNOVATION CONFERENCE
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BritCham, together with the British Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang Department of Health, and AstraZeneca Viet Nam, co-organized a conference on 27 July. The conference aimed to connect UK organizations specialized in health innovation and digitalization with the health sector in Da Nang and the central region of Vietnam. It also promoted cooperation opportunities between UK and Vietnamese partners, offering insights into advanced medical solutions related to digital and innovative health transformation from the UK, including EMR/HIS, AI, clinical trials, training, and genomics.
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WORKSHOP ON “THEMATIC BONDS & GREEN TRANSITION INVESTMENT”
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On 6th July BritCham co-organized a workshop on “Thematic Bonds & Green Transition Investment” alongside Prudential Vietnam and CBI. The workshop aimed to explore the potential of thematic bonds in fostering environmentally responsible investments and supporting the green transition in Vietnam. Distinguished experts and participants actively engaged in dynamic discussions on sustainable finance, green projects, and the role of private sector entities in driving positive change.
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INDUSTRY UPDATE
DECREE 18 ON CHANGES FOR MULTILEVEL MARKETING BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
On 28 April 2023, Decree No. 18/2023/ND-CP was issued. It amends and supplements several articles of Decree No. 40/2018/ND-CP dated 12 March 2018 (Decree 40) regarding the management of multilevel marketing business (Decree 18). Decree 18 came into force on 20 June 2023.
In this update, we set out some notable points of Decree 18.
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MEMBER NEWS
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REDFERN DIGITAL IS LAUNCHING OUR VIETNAM BRAND INCUBATOR PROGRAM 2023
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The program will have two phases and is open for all market ready brands looking to enter or boost their existing presence in Vietnam. Joining the program will provide you with market intelligence, an understanding of the opportunities in Vietnam, practical suggestions on how to enter the market, and insights and suggestions on brand building in Vietnam.
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Phase One: Workshop Series on Vietnam
– 8 Aug: Market Entry & Regulations 101
– 15 Aug: E-commerce 101
– 22 Aug: Media 101
– 29 Aug: Distributors 101
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Phase Two: Brand Assessments
– Individual brand opportunity assessments with market entry specialist and offline consumer panel
– Report on category insights, market opportunity, and competitors
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Cost of Participation: Free!
Deadline to Apply: 4 August 2023
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If you have any questions, please email Ashwin Pillay, Ashwin@redfern.com.cn
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FLOURISH: A MUSICAL ODYSSEY CHARITY CONCERT
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In his trip to Vietnam this September, the renowned British composer and pianist, Simon Proctor, will be performing his ‘Queen Concerto’ together with the Saigon Philharmonic Orchestra. On the other hand, the acclaimed Vietnamese pianist Luu Duc Anh will perform Proctor’s ‘Bond Concerto’ – bringing the themes associated with the famous 007 agent to Vietnam in what is truly a celebration of East-West talent, and a fitting tribute for the 50-year anniversary of diplomatic relations between the U.K. and Vietnam.
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Held in the magnificent Saigon Opera House, Ho Chi Minh City, but also available online, this concert is in aid of two Vietnam-based charities – Saigon Children’s Charity and Newborns Vietnam.
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Nutri-San is a seaweed technology company based in Vietnam and the UK. The title of the concert highlights the idea of ‘flourish’ and relates to the company’s mission to enable people, animals, and our planet to flourish now and in the future. What better way for us all to flourish than through an evening of music! We hope you will join us on this ‘odyssey’ and embark on a journey through the musical landscape that makes up this truly magnificent program.
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BIS HCMC STUDENTS ACHIEVE OUTSTANDING IBDP RESULTS PLACING THEM AMONGST THE BEST WORLDWIDE
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We are excited to share that our British International School HCMC (BIS HCMC) students have once again exceeded IBDP global averages in this year’s exam results!
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With an impressive average score of 36.6, compared to the global average of 30.2, the latest graduates are placed among the top in the world. Once again our students at BIS HCMC retain an average overall points score of an incredible 6 points above the world average and have done so for several years reflecting the consistency in quality across all disciplines. Two students achieved a perfect score of 45, placing them in the top 1% worldwide, and nine students achieved a near perfect score of 43 or 44.
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An impressive 1 in 3 (34.6%) of our students were awarded a top score over 40 points, compared to the UK average of 15.9%. These incredible results are a testament to the extraordinary knowledge, skills and dedication of our latest graduates.
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So far this year our students have received hundreds of university offers, with over 100 from the QS top 50 universities. Top universities with the most offers so far include the University of Manchester, University of Bath, Durham University, King’s College London and the University of Toronto. More offers are still coming in and will continue to do so for the next couple of weeks.
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To learn more about the IBDP at BIS HCMC and their unique curriculum pathway from IGCSE to IBDP click here.
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. Johnnie Walker Blue Label is a velvety smooth whisky with a remarkable depth of flavour. Inside every bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label are incredibly rare, handpicked whiskies from the four corners of Scotland – each bringing unique flavours and a distinctive character of their own.
Only 1 in 10,000 casks in our unparalleled reserves of 10 million maturing Scotch Whiskies has the richness and character required to intricately craft Johnnie Walker Blue Label, including irreplaceable casks from long-closed ‘ghost’ distilleries – including Port Ellen and Port Dundas (1). These whiskies are selected for their smoothness and deep flavours – rich fruits, smoke and refined vanilla sweetness.
When they are perfectly balanced with younger, more vibrant whiskies they open up, bringing layers of effervescent flavour to this remarkable Scotch. It’s a whisky like no other.
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PLEASE DO NOT SHARE WITH ANYONE UNDER THE LEGAL PURCHASE AGE FOR ALCOHOL. DRINK RESPONSIBLY.
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(1) Port Ellen and Brora recently reopened, prior to that these distilleries had not distilled whisky in more than 34 years. It will take many years before the character of those famous whiskies are close to being matched.
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