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Promoting and supporting the development of bilateral trade and investment between Australia and Vietnam
The West Australian Vietnam Business Council (WAVBC) promotes and supports the development of bilateral trade and investment between Australia and Vietnam. We are proud to have a pivotal function in providing invaluable business and cultural support to our members’ by encouraging cultural exchanges between the business communities of Western Australia and Vietnam.
The WAVBC actively co-ordinates an annual program of business seminars, networking, and social functions within Western Australia.
WAVBC Activities
The WA Vietnam Business Council hosted its first 2024 Spring Series Event on Thursday night at the Novotel Hotel in Perth. The event was very well supported and our two guest speakers Graham Rigo – Executive Projects – Blackstone Minerals and Mundi Puvanendran – Managing Director – Prime Global Logistics provided very informative presentations about the challenges they have faced in setting up and operating their respective businesses in Vietnam. Their presentations will soon be available on our website.
To kick off our 2024 Spring Series of Events we are very pleased to welcome two very special guest presenters. Setting up and running a business of any type in Vietnam will always present challenges for this event our guest presenters two opposite ends of the process.
Blackstone Minerals has 90% share in Ta Khoa (160kms from Hanoi) a modern nickel mine built to Australian standards that commenced in 2013, whereas Prime Global Logistics have only just opened an office in Ho Chi Minh City to support ….
The WAVBC Committee hosted the first WAVBC Social Networking Evening for 2024 at the Terrarium Bar in Perth on Wednesday night. The evening was well attended, and our members and friends were given an update of some of the key appointments and activities that have taken place already this year. They included:
· Appointment of Naomi Campbell as WAVBC Partnerships & Marketing Manager
· Appointment of Tuan Viet Nguyen – Our second WAVBC HCMC Ambassador….
Today in Ho Chi Minh City a ‘Cooperation Agreement’ was signed between the WAVBC and the Vietnam Business Club ASEAN Global (VNAG). With VNAG having over 2,000 members in Vietnam this now provides a great opportunity for the WAVBC to extend its B2B networks into Vietnam whilst also adding value to the WAVBC membership.
Vietnam News
Việt Nam’s GDP growth to outpace region peers: Oxford Economics
Việt Nam will be the standout among the top six ASEAN economies (ASEAN-6), growing at a faster pace relative to its peers during the next few years, according to the Oxford Economics, a global economic advisory firm.
Manulife Vietnam named among Top 100 best places to work in VN
Manulife Vietnam’s work environment is highly regarded by employees for its attractive benefits, clear career progression, and inclusive and fair atmosphere.
Viettel showcases over 80 high-tech products at defence exhibition
The products span 10 key areas: radar systems, electro-optics, electronic warfare, military communication, simulation training, command and control, UAVs, aerospace technology, cyber operations and cybersecurity, along with other specialised categories.
Tax revenue surpasses VNĐ1.7 quadrillion
Việt Nam’s tax sector has collected a record-high revenue of VNĐ1.7 quadrillion (US$66.7 billion) for the state budget in 2024, the General Department of Taxation reported at a conference on December 19.
Another mobile operator, Vinaphone, rolls out Việt Nam’s fastest 5G service
Vinaphone has launched its official 5G service offering ultra-fast speed and unparalleled experience for both individual users and businesses alike.
Innovative banking drives CASA recovery to 20 per cent threshold
In 2024, the Current Account Savings Account ratio in Việt Nam’s banking sector rebounded from its lowest point and stabilised at around 20 per cent.
Our Partners
Today in Perth, WAVBC Executive Director Edmund Damouni met with the Perth Based Vietnam Consul General Ms Nguyen Thanh Ha to sign the ‘Book of Condolences’ in memory of His Excellency Nguyen Phu Trong, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam.