Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, 28th March 2024
• Time: AGM commences at 6:00 PM, followed by the “Rendez-Vous” networking event
• Venue: Baron Bier, 80 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Da Kao, District 1

Dear Esteemed Members and Partners,
 

We are thrilled to invite you to the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and “Rendez-Vous” networking event hosted by The Belgian and Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam. This gathering will take place on the 28th of March 2024, at the Baron Bier restaurant, located at 80 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Da Kao, District 1.

The AGM serves as a pivotal moment for our chamber to reflect on the achievements of the past year, discuss future strategies, and elect new members to our board. It’s an opportunity for us to come together, celebrate our successes, and chart the course for continued growth and collaboration.

Following the AGM, we invite you to join us for our “Rendez-Vous” networking event. This will be a dynamic occasion for members, partners, and stakeholders to foster meaningful connections, explore potential collaborations, and exchange insights within in a relaxed atmosphere.

Agenda (tentative):

1. Annual General Meeting

• Quorum counting
• Approval AGM 2023 meeting minutes
• Reporting 2023 Activities
• Approval Audit Report 2023 
• Sharing action plan 2024
• Budget 2024 presentation
• Electing & Presenting Board Members
• Summarizing voting results
• Partnership 2024
• Introduction new Executive Director
• Questions and answers

2. “Rendez-Vous” special networking event

If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors of BeLuxCham Vietnam, please send your nomination by submitting your CV to BeluxCham via email at info@beluxcham.com, no later than Thursday, 13th March 2024.

Please be aware that only Members who have paid their 2024 Membership fee by Thursday, 13th March 2024, will be eligible to vote. Each Member is entitled to one vote.

Voting rights are exclusive to individual ordinary members or corporate ordinary members. To ensure the meeting achieves a quorum, it is vital that voting members either attend the AGM or designate a proxy. The proxy form should be completed, signed, and emailed to info@beluxcham.com by 12:00 PM on Friday, 22nd March 2024.

THIS IS A MEMBER-ONLY event and registration is MANDATORY. Kindly RSVP by Friday, 22nd March 2024. to confirm your attendance. We are looking forward to your presence and active participation.

Should you have any inquiries or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@beluxcham.com.

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to welcoming you at the 2024 AGM & “Rendez-Vous” Networking Event.

Vietnam’s Decree 13 on Personal Data Protection (PDP) has been in effect for over three months now, beginning on July 1, 2023. In response, businesses are strongly advised to promptly implement measures to safeguard their customers’ personal data. Some notable points from the decree include:

• Notification of Sensitive Personal Data Processing: Data subject shall receive information regarding the types of personal data being collected, the purposes of collection and processing, and the entities with access to this data.
• Right to Claim Damage: The data subject has the right to claim damage as prescribed by law when there are violations against regulations on protection of his/her personal data, unless otherwise agreed by parties or unless otherwise prescribed by law. 
• Outbound Transfer of Personal Data: To transfer personal data of Vietnamese citizens to a location outside the territory of Vietnam, the sender must make a dossier on assessment of impact of outbound transfer of personal data and carry out the procedures.
• Personal Data Protection Measures: Personal data controller cum processors are required to adopt measures for protecting personal data from the beginning of and throughout the processing of personal data. This includes the necessity to operate on a secure network and the ability to expunge personal data within a 72-hour timeframe, etc.

With the decree now in effect, how does your business fare in terms of managing customer personal data? What measures should your business adopt to guarantee the security of all customer information in line with the government’s latest decree? What shifts do you foresee in data management practices for businesses?

Join us at the seminar hosted by AHT Tech, Safecoms, CanCham, EuroCham, CCIFV and BeluxCham for a comprehensive exploration of:

• Decree 13: Key Provisions for Businesses in Vietnam
• Best Practices in Safeguarding Customer Personal Data
• Adopting Data Management Practices in Line with the New Decree
• Q&A Session

Language: English & Vietnamese

Format: In-Person Event

Date and Venue:

• Hanoi: October 24th, 2023, 3pm – 5pm at AHT Tech Office – 1st Floor, Mitec Building, Duong Dinh Nghe Street, Cau Giay, Hanoi
• Ho Chi Minh City: October 25th, 2023, 3pm – 5pm at AHT Tech Office – 6th Floor, Vietdata Building, 234 Ung Van Khiem, Ward 25, Binh Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City

Speakers:

• Mr. Quach Huynh Nhu Hop, Director of Consulting at AHT Tech
• Mr. Eddy Bellavoine, Chief Commercial Officer at Safecoms – Thailand
• Additional speakers to be announced

Register here: https://forms.gle/EkkLaknW2rYTwAqbA

We are delighted to invite you to the BLCC Collective in Asia webinar on the topic of “Green Logistics: Difficulties and Opportunities in Asia.” This insightful event will take place on the 10th of October, and we have lined up esteemed speakers from Vietnam, Thailand, and China to share their expertise.

During the webinar, our distinguished speakers will delve into the challenges and prospects of implementing green logistics practices in Asia. They will discuss the difficulties faced by businesses in adopting sustainable logistics solutions, as well as the numerous opportunities that arise from embracing environmentally friendly approaches.

The event promises to be a valuable platform for knowledge exchange and networking, bringing together professionals and industry leaders from the logistics sector. By attending, you will gain valuable insights into the current state of green logistics in Asia and learn about innovative strategies that can drive positive change.

Event Details:

Date: October 10th, 2023

Time: 17.00 – 18.00 (GMT+7)

Location: Zoom Meeting platform

Register Link: https://forms.gle/fodQ6cuQUbM8UHQ68

Speakers:

1. Mr. Tom Tabouring – Senior Commercial Manager of ITL Logistics (Vietnam)

2. Mr. Arnaud Derbaudrenghien, Managing Director of Katoen Natie in Thailand

3. Jan van der Borght, China representative of the Port of Antwerp/Zeebrugge

The webinar will be hosted by Ms. Pauline Goh – Vice-President of BeluxCham Malaysia

We look forward to welcoming you to the event!

We are delighted to invite you to the October Edition of the European Night networking event, organized by CCIPV (Chamber of Commerce and Industry Portugal in Vietnam) and BeluxCham (Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam). The event will take place on the 17th of October 2023 at Le Café des Stagiaires, located in HCMC.

European Night is a fantastic opportunity to connect with professionals from various industries, exchange ideas, and expand your network. This edition promises to be an exciting evening filled with engaging conversations, cultural diversity, and business opportunities.

Don’t forget to bring in your business card to join our fun lucky draw activity. Get ready to win and earn prizes sponsored by DAI PHAT FOOD, MIROKAL, NEW VIET DIARY, and VINOTEKA. You stand a chance to win exciting prizes, adding an element of excitement to the evening.

Please mark your calendar for this exclusive event and join us at Le Café des Stagiaires on the 17th of October 2023. We look forward to welcoming you and creating memorable connections at the October Edition of the European Night networking event.

Event Details

• Date: 17 OCT

• Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Venue: Le Café des Stagiaires – Saigon (10 Đường số 54, Thảo Điền, Quận 2, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh)

Entrance fee:
– All BAs Members: 350,000 VND
– Non-members: 500,000 VND
*Include welcome drink and finger food

Kindly RSVP by October 14th to confirm your attendance. Should you have any further inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@beluxcham.com or event@beluxcham.com.

For more convenience, if you want to Pay by cash at the event, we kindly suggest that you should bring the exact amount of cash as listed.

Otherwise, it would be easier if you Transfer to us so that we can track the payment immediately and not have any uncomplicated situations at the event.

Transfer Information:
Account Name: BELUXCHAM
VND Account number: 625 704 060 130 384
Beneficiary Bank: VIB
Address: 111A Pasteur, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, HCMC
Swift code: VNIBVNVX
Ref: European night October 2023

We eagerly anticipate your presence at this remarkable event.