AmCham Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City Events

Below is a listing of upcoming AmCham Vietnam events. You may click on the event title to read more details about each event, and to REGISTER ONLINE for the event.

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Upcoming Events for AmCham Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City

Members Lunch: Chairwoman Nancy Nord, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

When: Mon, September 15th, 2008
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Recently there has been a lot of attention in the media to the safety of imports from Asia (especially China). Join AmCham members and guests to learn how the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is working with producers and exporters to reduce and eliminate unsafe goods.

Human Resources Committee - Team Building Outing

When: Fri, September 19th, 2008
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HR Team Building Outing - Saigon Yesterday and Then

Drive Greater Success with Enhanced Supply Chain Visibility

When: Tue, September 23rd, 2008
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Logistics/Supply Chain Management Committee Event. Demand-driven supply networks and greater supply chain visibility are high on the list of strategies implemented by multinational companies today to meet the challenges of global business. However, managing and optimizing a well-coordinated, customer-focused supply chain requires an integrated business platform that can deliver end-to-end visibility, real-time data flow across organization borders, and connectivity with every company in the supply chain.

Seminar: Navigos Group Vietnam Salary Survey 2008 HCMC

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How Competitive is Your Compensation Strategy? Hundreds of companies from 15 industries, 75 unique job families; thousands of job holder data, the 1st and only Bilingual report in the market, covering the 3 major locations of Vietnam (North, Central, and South). Navigos Group’s Vietnam Salary Survey 2008 Report is on its way to make a buzz in the market, very soon! Join our Salary Survey seminar to learn more about the report!

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): What you need to know

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The FCPA is a major enforcement priority for regulators (Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission), and a major compliance issue for manaagers of U.S. companies with overseas operations. You need to be more familiar with the FCPA and the consequences of violations, which include fines and prison time.

Seminar: Navigos Group Vietnam Salary Survey 2008 Hanoi

When: Thu, September 25th, 2008
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How Competitive is Your Compensation Strategy? Hundreds of companies from 15 industries, 75 unique job families; thousands of job holder data, the 1st and only Bilingual report in the market, covering the 3 major locations of Vietnam (North, Central, and South). Navigos Group’s Vietnam Salary Survey 2008 Report is on its way to make a buzz in the market, very soon! Join our Salary Survey seminar to learn more about the report!

AmCham Scholarship 2008: Information Session

When: Sat, September 27th, 2008
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Meeting to explain AmCham Scholarship Program, Application and Selection procedures, to prospective applicants

Columbus Day (U.S. Holiday)

When: Mon, October 13th, 2008
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Columbus Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October. It recognizes the day that Christopher Columbus discovered America on October 12, 1492. U.S. Government offices closed. Click the link to learn more about this holiday. Click here for a list of Vietnamese and U.S. holidays.

Members Lunch: Consumer Trends in Vietnam

When: Wed, October 15th, 2008
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Since 1998, TNS Vietnam has been tracking the lifestyle trends of Vietnam. The 2008 TNS VietCycle – Vietnam’s Lifestyle Monitor – will cover the latest hot topics in Vietnam such as consumer reaction towards inflation and its impact on shopping and spending, daily activities and how these are changing with Vietnam’s ever increasing internet penetration, the impact and usage of the stock market and financial institutions, and how Vietnam’s recent economic turmoil has influenced consumers' outlook and behavior.

Members Lunch: VN-U.S. Educational Exchange and Vietnam's Development

When: Wed, November 19th, 2008
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Dr. Mark A. Ashwill, country director of the Institute of International Education-Vietnam, will discuss recent trends as Vietnam ascends to the top 10 countries sending students to the U.S., and what this means for Vietnam's development, including the job market. He will also talk about ways in which companies can raise their profile through corporate sponsorship and in-country scholarship programs.

Thanksgiving Day (U.S. Holiday)

When: Thu, November 27th, 2008
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Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. U.S. Government offices closed. AmCham HCM City Office closed. Click the link to learn more about this holiday. Click here for a list of Vietnamese and U.S. holidays.

13th Annual Governors Ball - 2008

When: Sat, December 6th, 2008
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The AmCham Board of Governors cordially invite you to the 13th Annual AmCham Governors' Ball, to be held on Saturday, December 6, 2008. Tickets are limited, so please make your reservation request early to avoid disappointment.

15th Annual General Meeting 2008 and Members Night

When: Wed, December 10th, 2008
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Annual General Meeting report of the Chapter's Board of Governors and the previous year's accounts, as well as the election of members to the Chapter's Board of Governors. Cocktail reception will follow after the meeting. Members and spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend !

8th Annual AmCham Scholarship Award Ceremony

When: Sat, December 13th, 2008
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Christmas 2008 (U.S. Holiday)

When: Thu, December 25th, 2008
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U.S. Government offices closed. Click the link to learn more about this holiday. Click here for a list of Vietnamese and U.S. holidays.

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