BRITCHAM MONTHLY NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2025

Category: Newsletter / Date: 11/07/2025

    THE INAUGURAL UK – VIETNAM BUSINESS SUMMIT & GALA DINNER 2025

     

    The inaugural UK-Vietnam Business Summit 2025 was successfully produced yesterday, 5th November in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the first major commercial event since our bilateral relationship was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). This signals a powerful new chapter for UK-Vietnam commercial ties.

    The day-time programme welcomed many senior leaders and industry experts, with Mr. Nguyen Viet San, Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in attendance. Speakers exchanged vital insights on crucial areas shaping the future of commerce, including Green Finance, Sustainability, the Digital Economy, and JETP cooperation.

    The day culminated in the spectacular UK-Vietnam Summit Gala Dinner. Following inspiring addresses from Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long, HM Ambassador Iain Frew, and Chairman Denzel Eades, guests enjoyed a sophisticated UK-Vietnam flavour fusion, symbolising the deepening partnership.

    BRITCHAM UPCOMING EVENTS

    EVENTS IN NOVEMBEREVENTS IN DECEMBER

    11/11

    HANOI | Vietnam Education Forum 

    • 08:00 – 15:45
    • Melia Hotel Hanoi,
      44B Ly Thuong Kiet, Cua Nam Ward

    12/12

    HANOI | Christmas Lunch

    • 11:30-15:00

    • Venue: Barbak – West Lake,
      22 Quang An, Tay Ho

    HCMC | Christmas Dinner

    • 18:00 – 22:00

    • Venue: TBU

    19/11

    25 –  26/12

    BritCham Office Closes in both Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City

    27/11

    HANOI | Networking: Connect & Cocktails

    • 18:00 – 20:00
    • House of Barbaard Hanoi,
      3F Melia Hotel Hanoi

    HCMC | Networking: Connect & Cocktails

    • 18:30 – 20:30
    • The Long Lounge, 36 Nguyen Hue boulevard, Sai Gon Ward
    30/11

    HCMC | BritCham Charity Football Tournament 2025

    • 07:30 – 14:00
    • RMIT University, 702 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Tan Phong Ward

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    BRITCHAM ADVOCACY

    BritCham extends warm congratulations on the elevation of UK-Vietnam relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP).
    The BritCham Chairman Denzel Eades has been interviewed by Vietnam Today after the announcement, discussing the future of bilateral commerce.
    On 30 October, BritCham Vietnam joined the Conference on Meeting Between HCMC Leaders and the FDI Enterprise Community, reaffirming the UK business community’s commitment to supporting the city’s growth in finance, sustainability, and global integration.On 30 October in London, BCAC members joined a high-level business dialogue with General Secretary Tô Lâm, discussing the opportunities to strengthen UK-Vietnam cooperation in green growth, digital economy, and finance following the recent upgrade to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
    During General Secretary Tô Lâm’s historic visit to the UK, BCAC members engaged with the high-level Vietnamese delegation, attending his Oxford Policy Address on advancing the UK–Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.On 30 October in London, BritCham Vietnam, represented by members of the British Corporate Advocacy Council (BCAC), took part in the Vietnam–UK High-Level Economic Conference, attended and addressed by General Secretary Tô Lâm as part of his official visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

    LEGAL UPDATES

    Vietnam Eases Regulations on Foreign Employees with New Decree 219

     

    Vietnam issued Decree 219 simplifying foreign employment, reducing qualification requirements, streamlining procedures, decentralising authority, and expanding permit exemptions to attract international professionals and investment.

    Vietnam Sustains Strong Growth Momentum and Moves Toward Deeper Global Integration

     

    In September 2025, Vietnam recorded robust 7.85% GDP growth, strong FDI inflows, stock market upgrade plans, and financial centre progress amid rising global trade and green regulation challenges.

    MEMBER NEWS

    EIS Friday School Tours 

    British Chamber families are invited to explore EIS Thao Dien: a boutique Educational Village offering the full IB Continuum (PYP–MYP–DP). Meet principals and key leaders, step into real lessons, and feel a 40+-nationality community that grows confident, global learners. Special offers on the day: scholarships up to 100% + tuition fee waiver up to VND 23.5M

    • Date: 7 or 21 November 2025
    • Venue: EIS Campus, 730 Le Van Mien, An Khanh Ward, HCMC. 

     

    Note: mention “British Chamber” when registering for tailored follow-up.

    Explore Your Child’s Future Work 

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    Join Sky’s Future Work Day at 52 Tran Ngoc Dien, Thao Dien, HCMC – a morning designed for children aged 12 months to 6 years old, where play becomes the foundation for future-ready skills! Experience Sky’s child-led & play-based approach, explore our brand-new campus at Thảo Điền, meet our educators, and enjoy exclusive early enrolments offers.
    • Date: 8 November 2025
    • Venue: 52 Tran Ngoc Dien, Thao Dien, HCMC

     

     

     

    BRITCHAM SUPPORTING EVENTS

    As Vietnam continues to position itself as a strategic hub in the global value chain, this year’s forum tackles the most pressing topics impacting investors and decision-makers.

    The Rödl & Partner FDI Forum will shed light on the opportunities and challenges of foreign business ventures in Vietnam linked to infrastructure projects and domestic market expansion and provide a comprehensive picture of the local regulatory and tax framework. Our experts will not only offer practical insights but will also be available for a lively exchange on your individual questions.

    Co-hosted by BritCham and CFO Vietnam, CFO Summit Vietnam brings together leaders to tackle key issues in corporate finance, focusing on strategic topics like Digital Transformation, Green Finance, and global competitiveness.

    • 28/11/2025

    • Le Meridien, Sai Gon Ward, HCMC

     

     

     

    WHAT HAPPENED IN OCTOBER?

    BritCham Vietnam hosted a media gathering in HCMC to officially announce the UK–Vietnam Business Summit 2025.
    BritCham’s October Connect & Cocktails events in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City gathered members for evenings of networking, lively conversation, and shared connections.

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