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On November 3rd, DBAV Chairman Alexander Koch presented the second Orange Business Book to the Vietnamese Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc, in the presence of Prime Ministers Mark Rutte and Pham Minh Chinh.

To enhance the Dutch Business Association Vietnam (DBAV) membership experience, we recently conducted a survey to gather feedback from our members. This blog includes the results of the survey, exploring the opinions and insights shared by our members regarding events, communication, membership value, and areas where we can further enhance their experience. This survey is a pivotal part of our ...

Starting August 15, 2023, Vietnam has implemented a new electronic visa (e-visa) system for all nationalities. The implementation of the e-visa entails a standardised 90-day permissible stay, encouraging extended and more immersive business trips. The sudden ease in travel convenience is expected to boost the country’s tourism and allied sectors. On the other hand, citizens of selected states were ...

On 5th June 2023, the groundbreaking Ceremony of the Dutch Corner took place at Nam Cau Kien Industrial Park (Kien Bai commune, Thuy Nguyen district, Hai Phong city).This activity is practical in response to World Environment Day, towards the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between the Netherlands and Vietnam. It promises to be an ideal destination for everyone. 

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WhiteCoat now presents its telehealth services in Vietnam, offering DBAV members a complimentary basic health screening and unlimited teleconsultation package for a preferred rate of 690,000vnd/person/year. Their home-based blood sampling service also provides a hassle-free process for work permit requirements.

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On the tenth of May, Damen Services opened its twelfth service hub, located in South-East Asia at Damen Song Cam shipyard in Haiphong, Vietnam. This latest addition to its Service Hub network will enable Damen to provide a dedicated resource from which it can deliver faster and more comprehensive maintenance and other lifecycle support services to its clients across the region.

The Ready to Export (R2E) program is a government-subsidized program that aims to support a carefully selected group of Vietnamese SMEs in their international growth, free of charge and within an 8-month timeframe. The program encompasses three essential pillars: Training, Mentoring, and Networking. Currently, it is looking for mentor volunteers to support Vietnamese SMEs in their exports to ...

On Wednesday the 10th of May the BDAV organized a high-level panel discussion to reflect on Vietnam's economic situation in the early months of 2023. The panel was moderated by DBAV’s Executive Director Guido van Rooy and included Gabor Fluit, Chairman of the European Chamber of Commerce and CEO Asia at Royal de Heus, Alexander Koch, Chairman DBAV and Managing Director HEINEKEN Vietnam, Daniël ...

On April 20, 2023, the Dutch Business Association Vietnam (DBAV) hosted its first-ever "Ready to Export Gala Dinner – East Meets West" at the Eastin Grand Hotel Saigon. The event was a great success, with over 200 attendees enjoying the ceremony and dinner. 17.000 € Prize Money was awarded.