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Ho Chi Minh City AmCham Vietnam offers regular business networking events.

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Intel Vietnam Study Abroad Program: Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2009

Prime Minister’s Action Plan for Harmonious Labor Relations, etc

IRS Sec 911 Housing Costs Amounts Eligible for Exclusion or Deduction for 2008

Events and Activities

Dec 15, 2008 – Mar 31, 2009, The Nam Hai, Hoi An: Exclusive Rates for Local Residents. The Nam Hai, winner of Travel and Leisure’s Best Resort Design 2008 and nominated to the Conde Nast Hot List, is offering an exclusive rate for AMCHAM Members from December 15, 2008 to March 31, 2009. Situated on 85 acres on the Central Coast of Vietnam, this beach front exclusive all-villa resort features 60 one-bedroom villas and 40 pool villas ranging from one to five bedrooms.

Megan Burtt at the Park Lounge . Park Hyatt Saigon is delighted to introduce Megan Burtt from Colorado, USA, who will provide live entertainment in the Park Lounge every evening (except Tue) until 12 Jan 2009.

We, Jan 14 Members Lunch: Vietnam 2020: Solutions for Large-Scale Infrastructure and Real Estate Documentation Help make history. Bridging the past, present, and future of Vietnam using new media technologies to document tangible development indicators in Vietnam such as city foundation essentials (roads, bridges, and waterways) and burgeoning urban centers (residential and office buildings).

Th-Fr, Jan 15-16: Ambassador’s Education Conference in HCM City. Registration Deadline Dec 15, designed to bring together representatives from American universities, colleges, companies, and NGOs active in higher education in Vietnam and representatives from Vietnamese universities and colleges to explore partnership successes and map out future partnership strategies. Please register early, since space is limited.

Fr-Su, Feb 13-15 Dalat Winter Weekend and Roundtable discussion of key issues for U.S.-Vietnam trade and investment in 2009. Join AmCham Governors and other members for a networking weekend, with excursions, golf tournament, and spa. The Sofitel Dalat Palace epitomizes the seductive charm of Dalat. It is one of the few remaining historical hotels in Asia, and offers the finest in European atmosphere, amenities and service. Spaces are limited, so early registration is advised.

AmCham and Vietnam Related News

Unskilled laborers laid off

In a seminar on the nation's economic outlook for 2009, many speakers agreed the best way to effectuate the Government’s stimulus package of US$ 6 billion is giving jobs to laborers, which is the basis for balancing the macro economy and boosting purchasing demand.

Prime Minister's 5-point plan for struggling economy

Vietnam has shifted its priority from containing soaring inflation to preventing economic recession. The fight against slowing economic growth is even harder than that against inflation considering the limited resources of the country as well as the ongoing international financial crisis.

As trade slows, China rethinks its growth strategy

Particularly noteworthy have been Beijing's steps to help labor-intensive sectors like garment production. For instance, China has been restoring export tax rebates for the textile sector that it had been phasing out. Municipal governments have also stopped raising the minimum wage, which had doubled over the last two years in some cities, reaching a peak of $ 146 a month in Shenzhen.