The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham)

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, better known as EuroCham, is the principle voice of the European business community in Vietnam.

The Chamber was established in 1998 to help develop Vietnam into an attractive investment destination and trading partner for European businesses. With almost one thousand members, we are one of the biggest foreign Chambers of Commerce in Vietnam. Representing a plethora of sectors and sizes ranging from SMEs to MNCs, EuroCham has a very strong business network in both Vietnam and Europe. Through our members, more than 150,000 people are directly employed and the EU is Vietnam’s 2nd-biggest trade partner.

Since our establishment 20 years ago, both EuroCham and Vietnam have come a long way. Vietnam now boasts a more liberal economy with a young, outward-looking population keen on deeper integration into the global community. In the meantime, we have developed into a fully-fledged business association offering a wide range of benefits and services to our members in Vietnam.

Despite such achievements, much work remains to be done in order to ensure Vietnam continues to develop as an attractive business destination. Acting as an intermediary between our members - the business community - and local, national, regional and European authorities, we advocate on our members' behalf, to generate improvements in the business environment, raise awareness on key issues and disseminate information on issues relating to doing business in Vietnam.

EuroCham contributes to Vietnam’s continued development and works for a stronger Vietnam – this makes business sense. Both local and foreign authorities have recognised EuroCham as a powerful and effective advocate for businesses in Vietnam. We are proud to have received the Prime Minister's Award, presented to the Chamber by the Vietnamese Government in May 2006, in recognition of our role in helping the development of Vietnam.

EuroCham is a members-based, independent, not-for-profit organisation of European companies who are investing in Vietnam, for the benefit of all.

We stand together as European companies and Business Associations to help support our members and their business. EuroCham is a strong umbrella organisation that unites most of the European Business Associations, which makes us a very successful organisation.

Although we work closely with a number of organisations, in particular the Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam, we are independent of such bodies and other agencies of the European Union.

EuroCham is primarily financed through membership fees, while the remainder of our operational costs are covered through sponsorships, as well as the services and projects we undertake.

Please click here to view the EuroCham Statutes and Licence.

 

Mission Statement

EuroCham is the voice of European business striving for an open and fair market environment in Vietnam. We promote European sustainable investment and trade through good corporate citizenship, collaboration and engagement with Vietnamese society.

 

Setting up shop – getting it right from the start 

We understand that for many individuals and companies, coming to Vietnam to scope out business opportunities, find potential business partners or establishing a legal presence can be a challenging, costly and time-consuming task.

Through our Services Department, EuroCham offers a range of tools to help foster your business in and with Vietnam. These range from the EuroCham Membership Directory, through event organisation to interpretation and translation. We can also put you in touch with our partner Business Associations and other Trade Associations, who can help you find the right local company to do business with. We are also able to meet with you in person to give a general overview of the country and your specific sector.  

A finger on the pulse - keeping informed 

Vietnam offers huge potential for business and the age-old adage of keeping an ear to the ground applies here as importantly as anywhere else.

We provide our members with the latest business insights and opportunities through our high-profile Business Briefings with top powerbrokers and key decision makers from Vietnam and Europe, our regular Business Breakfasts and Luncheons, or our Networking Evenings and special events! Plan your schedule to attend our regular, informative and enjoyable events, network with peers and meet the people you need to know to make your business a success.

Through our regular email alerts and e-Bulletin releases, we keep our members informed of all upcoming Chamber, partner and fellow member events and activities.

 

Create new business opportunities - networking with other business leaders

Our events have the potential to help your brands reach their target audiences and have an impact where it counts. Find out more about how your business can benefit by sponsoring EuroCham events. Advertisement is also possible through our various electronic and print publications, directly visible to over 3000 key personnel and 750 companies present in Vietnam, Europe and the region.

Through your profile on the online and print Membership Directory potential clients and customers can find you, or we can refer them onto you!

EuroCham’s benefits go beyond the workplace! All EuroCham members receive a membership card that allows them to receive the amasing benefits offered by our Discount Partners. Members can make considerable savings while they work, live and travel in Vietnam. Furthermore, members can purchase EuroCham Spouse cards to allow their spouses to access our events at member rates and the benefits on offer from our Discount Partners.  

Shape the business environment - getting involved 

Despite considerable improvements in the business environment in Vietnam in recent years, a number of constraints to business growth remain. EuroCham believes that if such issues are left unresolved, they could inhibit Vietnam’s sustainable growth and may create detrimental conditions for both the local and foreign business community, and society as a whole.

Our success and progress is dependent on our members. Whether you are an individual, start-up business or multinational corporation, you have a role to play in making Vietnam a better business environment. EuroCham offers a plethora of opportunities for you to get involved in Chamber activities. Through our Sector Committees for instance, EuroCham provides members with channels to share and disseminate information, network and advocate business interests and issues on common ground. We strongly encourage new and existing members to channel their issues and suggestions by taking an active role in one or more of Sector Committees.

Furthermore, where necessary, EuroCham engages on particular issues inhibiting trade and investment in Vietnam. Click here to read more on Trade & Investment Issues.

 

Taking a regional approach – engaging in ASEAN

We recognise that a number of our members have business interests that take them beyond Vietnam. EuroCham is working with fellow European Business Organisations in the region to provide a single electronic platform that reports and highlights on all major trade issues for European businesses in the ASEAN region, and provides concrete recommendations to the local, national and regional authorities.