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and more affordable life-insurance products that can reach a broader proportion of Vietnam’s population, etc. MOF proposed to pursue further cooperation in four key pillars. Both sides agreed that the next step is to turn these into technical meetings to discuss specific key issues such as capital-market development, healthcare financing and the operational development of the VIFC. |
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Consultation on the Draft Law to Amend the Law on Investment (17 August)
BritCham participated in the Ministry of Finance’s consultation session regarding draft revisions to relax market access conditions and remove foreign ownership restrictions across 11 key sub-sectors, reinforcing foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows. The draft is slated for National Assembly review in October 2026.
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UK–Vietnam High-Level Conference on Fintech 2026 (12 August)
Organised by the British Embassy in Hanoi, the conference welcomed H.E. Iain Frew (British Ambassador to Vietnam), Madam Phan Thi Thang (MOIT Vice Minister), and H.E. Martin Kent (HM Trade Commissioner for APAC). Key discussions highlighted the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s digital asset frameworks, open finance infrastructure, and cross-border commercial links.
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———————AUGUST HIGHLIGHTS & COMMUNITY RECAP———————
| Commonwealth Charity Garden Party 2026 (22 August): Held at BIS HCMC, members and families enjoyed live jazz, lawn games, and community engagement, raising vital proceeds for the BritCham Charity Fund. |  |
| The Annual Loseby Lecture: Legal practitioners, scholars, and corporate leaders convened in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City for comprehensive discussions on recent legal updates and governance best practices. |  |
———————UPCOMING EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER———————
BUSINESS & BEYOND: THE POWER OF MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS
08/09/2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Boudoir Lounge – Sofitel Saigon Plaza
17 Le Duan Boulevard, Saigon Ward, HCMC
MASTERCLASS: COMMUNICATING & COLLABORATING ACROSS CULTURES
22/09/2026 | 8:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Viettel Tower
1st Floor, Viettel Building, 285 Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Hoa Hung Ward, HCMC
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HANOI 24/09/2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM HOTEL DU PARC HANOI 84 Tran Nhan Tong, Hai Ba Trung Ward |
HO CHI MINH CITY 24/09/2026 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CHAMPAGNE BAR – VIETNAM HOUSE Level 3 – Union Square, 116 Nguyen Hue Street, Sai Gon Ward |
———————LOOKING AHEAD: FLAGSHIP EVENTS———————
06/10/2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
MELÍA HANOI
44 Ly Thuong Kiet, Cua Nam Ward, Hanoi
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 29/10/2026 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION
720A Dien Bien Phu Street, Thanh My Tay, HCMC
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22/11/2026 | 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
RMIT UNIVERSITY VIETNAM
702 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Tan Hung Ward, HCMC
Play for a good cause, all benefits go to BritCham Charity Fund.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact giang.ngo@britchamvn.com for more details.
01/10/2026 | 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
ZUMWHERE NGUYEN TRAI
219 Nguyen Trai Street, Cau Ong Lanh Ward, HCMC
———————LEGAL UPDATES———————
| Vietnam’s latest regulatory reforms create new opportunities and obligations for businesses and investors in the energy and construction sector. There also have been many other relevant changes over the past year. The DPPA framework expands access to renewable electricity, particularly for energy-intensive sectors. The 2025 Construction Law improves contractual certainty and project flexibility while increasing project-owner responsibilities. Meanwhile, Frasers’ Vietnam Business Guide provides an overview of significant recent reforms affecting investment, taxation, digital business, land and broader business operations. | 
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———————WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS IN AUGUST———————
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Ruder Finn ERA Vietnam is a strategic communications consultancy helping global and local brands build reputation, influence stakeholders and accelerate growth in Vietnam. As part of the Ruder Finn global network, we combine international expertise with deep in-market knowledge, developing tailored strategies rather than applying one-size-fits-all global playbooks. |
| Daniel James | I spent almost ten years as a British Army officer in the Royal Logistic Corps, Commando qualified, commanding a squadron of around 270 and leading 300 people on operations. Health and wellbeing under sustained pressure was a working problem for me long before it was a business. |
| Zoe Davidson | A teacher who has been living in HCMC for the past 4 years. |
| Joe Pearce | Aquaculture Manager for Fresh Studio Innovations Asia, based in Vietnam since 2022. Currently leading international development projects in Vietnam to develop sustainable aquaculture. |
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Did you know your BritCham membership gives you access to exclusive privileges and special offers from our trusted partners? From business services to dining, wellness, and lifestyle experiences, there is a wealth of benefits awaiting you.
———————WHAT HAPPENED IN AUGUST———————
BritCham Charity Pub Quiz, held on 12 August 2026 at The Shed Saigon, brought our community together for an electrifying night of trivia and friendly competition, successfully raising 19,600,000 VND for the BritCham Charity Fund.
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Executive Lunch: Fintech and the future of banking in Vietnam , co-organised with British University Vietnam (BUV) on 13 August 2026, gathered prominent leaders across the banking and fintech sectors for an engaging discussion led by HSBC Vietnam on the rapid evolution of financial technology.
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———————SUPPORTING EVENTS———————
18/09/2026 | 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM
PULLMAN SAIGON CENTRE HOTEL
180 Tran Hung Dao Street, Co Giang Ward, HCMC
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Tucked inside Ba Vi National Park at 400m above sea level, just 45 minutes from the city, Amour is a boutique mountain retreat where untouched forest meets refined comfort.
Rooms with private balconies facing the trees, a heated indoor pool, and a team that quietly takes care of everything before you think to ask.
Whether you’re coming alone, with someone you love, or bringing your team somewhere worth gathering, the mountain has a way of putting things back in perspective.
