BRITCHAM MONTHLY NEWSLETTER JULY 2025

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Hoiana Resort & Golf (Hoi An South Development Ltd.,) is a Singapore-invested company, the investor of Hoiana Resort & Golf, Vietnam’s pre-eminent luxurious integrated resort. Hoiana Resort & Golf is located on the 4-kilometer pristine coastline near two UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Hoi An Ancient Town and My Son Sanctuary, 45 minutes away from Da Nang. The stunning beachfront complex offers more than 1200 keys with four luxury hotels – the Hoiana Hotel & Suites, New World Hoiana Hotel, New World Hoiana Beach Resort, and Hoiana Residences – “a home away from home”. Rosewood Hoi An is expected to open soon at Hoiana Resort & Golf.

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LUMA is the leading health and travel insurance specialist catering to residents, businesses, and travellers across Asia. Since 2017, LUMA has been providing high-quality health insurance solutions tailored to expatriates and locals, in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. LUMA being a managing general agent (MGA), offers unique solutions for both health and travel, with exclusively crafted insurance plans to ensure everyone is covered.

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Vriens & Partners is Southeast Asia’s leading government affairs consultancy. We deliver nuanced and effective government affairs strategies built on trusted relationships with the highest levels of government, and with stakeholders along the entire policymaking chain.

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Everybodycounts Ltd is the Former Head of international schools. Tech Founder – EdTech. Innovate UK winner. Venture backing from Fuel Ventures in London. EdTech maths. EBC makes math mastery accessible to every child globally. We won Innovate UK Smart grant and have so far won £1.3m in grant funding and over $4m (USD) in contracts in the first 10months at market. Scalable SAAS B2B company.

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Kerr Integration helps companies take control of post-merger integration through structured, workshop-led support tailored for mid-sized acquisitions. Their flagship solution, Integration Week, equips leadership teams with the clarity, structure, and pace needed to lead integration from day one. They offer six right-size solutions, each designed to solve common post-close challenges with practical, human support. Their immersive simulation, Integration Command, pressure-tests decision-making and alignment before the integration plan is written. With 15+ years of M&A experience and an AI-enhanced approach, they cut through complexity to help teams lead with purpose and deliver real results.

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Dev Station Technology is a dynamic, ISO-certified software development company based in Vietnam, with a global presence through offices in the USA, UK, and Australia. We specialize in delivering cutting-edge software solutions tailored to the needs of businesses in the US, UK, and AU markets. With over 100 successful projects completed, we empower startups and enterprises to achieve their digital transformation goals.

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Anthony Holland is the Director of Equest Asia

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Trang Tran is a British-Vietnamese marketing professional with a proven track record at leading global media agencies in London. She is now leveraging that expertise in the F&B, skincare & specialty food sectors, introducing authentic Vietnamese products to the global stage. She is passionate about building meaningful connections and fostering sustainable cross-cultural businesses.

BRITCHAM ADVOCACY

BritCham Hosts Lunch with Vietnam-UK Network in Hanoi

On 24 June in Hanoi, the BritCham Board, BCAC, and their representatives hosted a lunch with the Vietnam-UK Network (VUKN) delegation led by Chairman Mark Kent, former British Ambassador to Vietnam (2007–2010). The Vietnam-UK Friendship Association also joined the event.

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Update on Amended Special Consumption Tax (SCT) Law

On June 14, the National Assembly officially passed the amended SCT Law, introducing new tax rates on alcoholic beverages with 93.72% of deputies in agreement. The amended law will take effect on January 1, 2026, with SCT increases starting January 1, 2027.

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Call for Comments on Draft Cybersecurity Law

BritCham is calling for member feedback on the Draft Cybersecurity Law, which aims to streamline and enhance Vietnam’s legal framework by consolidating the 2015 Law on Network Information Security and the 2018 Law on Cybersecurity

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BritCham Submits Comments on Draft Disease Prevention Law

Responding to concerns raised by industry members, including Diageo and Pernod Ricard, BritCham’s comments focus on the proposed establishment of a Disease Prevention Fund, which could mandate financial contributions from producers and importers of products deemed harmful to health, such as alcohol. BritCham’s submission highlights the potential cost burden this fund would impose—especially in light of the upcoming Special Consumption Tax increase—and supports the industry’s call for careful consideration of its economic impact.

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BritCham Submits Comments on Draft Education Law

The submission highlights key issues, including investment requirements for establishing private schools and the need for clear mechanisms to ensure effective quality assurance and accreditation. BritCham’s recommendations seek to align the draft with international best practices, provide clarity for existing institutions, and support the continued development of Vietnam’s education sector.

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BritCham Contributes to Dialogue on Work Permit Reform

Given the strategic importance of the work permit regulatory framework and the new Draft Decree replacing Decree 152/2020/ND-CP, BritCham has actively gathered member input and submitted consolidated feedback to the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF). BritCham also attended recent consultation meetings co-organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Justice, raising key concerns and recommendations on behalf of the UK business community. To keep members informed, BritCham will host a webinar on 23 July to update on key changes.