Events & Meetings

For details, click on the title of the AmCham events, committee meetings, member company events, as well as other non-AmCham events that may be of interest.

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Wed, January 7th, 2009

AmCham HR Committee

What: Committee Meeting
When: Wed, Jan 7th 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Every year before TET the AmCham Human Resources Committee meets in an informal setting to review the events of the previous year and have a free-form discussion of ideas for the upcoming year.

Tue, January 13th, 2009

International Business Lunch: The Year Ahead - Executive Summary and Outlook 2009

What: Other, Foreign Business Assn
When: Tue, Jan 13th 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Well-known guest speakers from a vareity of business sectors including Banking, Real Estate, Law, Investment, Market Research and Human Resources will provide their general outlook, challenges and prognostications for 2009.

Wed, January 14th, 2009

Register Online for Vietnam 2020: Solutions for Large-Scale Infrastructure and Real Estate Documentation

Vietnam 2020: Solutions for Large-Scale Infrastructure and Real Estate Documentation

What: AmCham Event
When: Wed, Jan 14th 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

Help make history. A macro and microcosmic understanding of why it is important to document tangible development indicators in Vietnam such as city foundation essentials (roads, bridges, and waterways) and burgeoning urban centers (residential and office buildings). The idea of bridging the past, present, and future of Vietnam using new media technologies such as websites, high definition video and live, on-demand video and photo images will be presented to the participants for consideration to achieve the government's vision for a developed and modern Vietnam by the year 2020.

Joint New Year Networking Drinks Night

What: Other, Foreign Business Assn
When: Wed, Jan 14th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Complimentary canapes will be served. Beer (Budweiser) 30kvnd, wine 60kvnd, spirits and cocktail 40kvnd. Organized by BBGV, AusCham, AmCham, EuroCham, co-hosted by CanCham, HKBAV, NordCham, SwissCham.

Thu, January 15th, 2009

Ambassador's Conference on Higher Education in Vietnam

What: Other
When: Thu, Jan 15th 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

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 in order to explore partnership successes and to map out future partnership strategies, particularly in three key areas: joint programs between US and VN universities, increasing the number of Vietnamese students in the U.S., and programs to help Vietnamese students acquire skills needed in Vietnam's modernizing economy.

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

What: Other
When: Thu, Jan 15th 12:00 pm to 11:59 pm

*Intel Products Vietnam* is pleased to announce the Intel Vietnam Study Abroad Program - the 2009-2011 Scholarship program to study at Portland State University (PSU), USA. The Program is two-fold: A U.S. education experience and an engineering career with Intel in Vietnam. Intel will sponsor current Third-year Engineering students from select universities to complete their Bachelor of Science degrees in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering at Portland State University (PSU). Upon graduation, the students will return to Ho Chi Minh City to begin exciting engineering careers with Intel at our new facility.

Mon, January 19th, 2009

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (U.S. Holiday) 2009

What: Holiday
When: Mon, Jan 19th 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is celebrated every year on the third Monday in January. U.S. Government offices closed. Click on the link for more information about this holiday. Click here for a list of Vietnamese and U.S. holidays.

2nd Annual Anti-Corruption Asia Conference

What: Other
When: Mon, Jan 19th 8:30 am to Thu, Jan 22nd 5:30 pm

With FCPA investigations on the increase in Asia, it is vitally important that your compliance program is robust enough to withstand local business practices while satisfying the requirements of international anti-corruption laws that impact you either directly or via your business partners. This Congress is your key to a full understanding of corruption and bribery across Asia and how you can build and maintain a meaningful compliance programme for this challenging region.

Mon, January 26th, 2009

TET Lunar New Year 2009 (VN Holiday) - Year of the Water Buffalo - Jan 26-29

What: Holiday
When: Mon, Jan 26th 8:00 am to Thu, Jan 29th 6:00 pm

VN Holiday. Click here for a list of Vietnamese and U.S. holidays. Click on the link to learn more about this holiday and TET customs in Vietnam, the Lunar Year calendar. Traditionally there are four main holidays: TET Eve (Jan 26), and The First (Jan 27), Second (Jan 28), and Third (Jan 29) Days of TET Nguyen Dan.

Wed, February 11th, 2009

United Way Information Meeting (Members Only)

What: AmCham Event
When: Wed, Feb 11th 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Meeting with social service agencies and community organizations to discuss United Way program and grant allocation process.

Fri, February 13th, 2009

8th Annual Dalat Winter Weekend - 2009 (Members Only)

What: AmCham Event
When: Fri, Feb 13th 8:00 am to Sun, Feb 15th 6:00 pm

Roundtable discussion of key issues for U.S.-Vietnam trade and investment in 2009, and also enjoy excursions, trekking and golf tournament, and spa and exquisite cuisine. 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. Don't miss this weekend. Spaces are limited, so early registration is advised.

Mon, February 16th, 2009

Presidents Day (Washington's Birthday) 2009 (U.S. Holiday

What: Holiday
When: Mon, Feb 16th 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Washington's Birthday (often called President's Day) is celebrated on the Third Monday in February. U.S. Government Offices Closed.

Wed, March 18th, 2009

42nd Annual APCAC Conference

What: APCAC Event
When: Wed, Mar 18th 6:00 pm to Sat, Mar 21st 12:00 pm

Annual conference of Asia-Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce

Mon, April 6th, 2009

Hung Kings' Festival Day (VN Holiday) 2009

What: Holiday
When: Mon, Apr 6th 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Vietnamese official holiday. Offices closed. Tenth day of the Third Lunar Month celebrates the Hung King's Temple Festival is held to worship the Hung Kings, who were instrumental in the founding of the nation. Click here for a list of Vietnamese and U.S. holidays. Click on the link to learn more about this holiday.

Wed, April 15th, 2009

Lam Dong Province Investment Conference

What: Other
When: Wed, Apr 15th 8:30 am to Thu, Apr 16th 11:30 am

Lam Dong Province Industrial Zones Authority, in cooperation with Dong Nai IZA, HCM City IZA, will welcome interested foreign direct investment representatives and discuss investment opportunities and costs in Lam Dong Province.

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