Events

We are pleased to invite you to our customs seminar refreshing important rules for preparation of annual customs finalization reports as well as updating several new customs regulations. 

Language: Vietnamese
Fee: No payment is required
Below are the regulations which will be discussed in the seminar:

• Regulation on annual customs finalization reports
• New regulation regarding customs valuation
• New regulation regarding C/O
• Draft decree regarding electronic trading
• Draft decree regarding customs penalty

In a digital era, Banking and Fintech have renewed Internet banking model and served the emerging trend of online payments. However, this invites an important question regarding to ethics, safety and data security for the consumers.

Pho Duc Giang, Director, Cyber Security and Privacy Services at PwC Vietnam will be sharing on data protection and privacy for open banking at this event, co-organized with Vietnam Bank Association (VNBA) & ACCA. More information here.      

Content of the workshop includes:

• The need of IT risk control from businesses, financial institutions including banking and insurance
• Introduction about the “CISA training course” scholarship
• The change in auditing when more and more companies implement the business information systems.
• Career orientation and human resource demand in as Big4, banks, insurance companies, etc. (with the knowledge not only in econimics and management but also in technology and business information systems)
• Q&A

For further information, please download the invitation here.

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming seminars on year-end reporting refreshment:

• Seminar 1: Corporate tax & Transfer pricing - Getting ready for the finalisation season; and
  
• Seminar 2: Customs - Preparing annual customs finalisation report.

For more details of the topics and locations, please read our invitation here.

Register here for seminar 1

Register here for seminar 2

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Employment tax: Year end reporting refreshment

18 Dec

Whether large or small, most companies find year end reporting to be a challenge. However, accurate reporting is a critical part of compliance.  In this session, we will review the requirements of a year end personal income tax reporting and provide advice on avoiding common pitfalls. More details here.

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Tax update seminar for Japanese companies

14 Dec 

The seminar will be delivered in Japanese. During the seminar, our experts will go through recent issues of tax investigation and update on new changes of tax regulations in Vietnam.

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Navigating difficult waters in a changing landscape

29 Nov

Following our recent successful update seminars on customs and transfer pricing in Vietnamese language, we will hold a tax update briefing in English language in both Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City. More details here.

Registration link

Conversion of VAS financial statements to IFRS: Conversion procedures, practical experiences and new key points of IFRS in 2018 – 2019

06 Nov

IFRS has become more and more widespread in Vietnam. Don't fall in behind the trend! Explore IFRS with our leading experts on the following topics:

• IFRS roadmap in Vietnam
• Converting your financial reports from VAS to IFRS: the conversion method and practical experiences
• Updates on IFRS 9, IFRS 15 & IFRS 16 

We are looking forward to seeing you at the event.

Customs & Tax updates in Chinese

27 Oct

The content focused on the influences of new laws related to customs which have been in effect since June 2018, such as governing export processing enterprises, tariff assessment, customs procedures, customs survey, etc. Besides, the new Law on Technology Transfer, the new Government decree on commercial promotion activities and other recent tax audit trends were also discussed.

Tax seminars

22 Oct, 24 Oct & 09 Nov

We are pleased to provide details of our upcoming seminars:

• Seminar 1 - Transfer pricing issues post Decree 20/2017; and
  
• Seminar 2 - Tax, transfer pricing and customs audits - intercompany transactions.
  

Details of the topics and locations are set out here.

Registration link to seminar 1

Registration link to seminar 2

Tax seminars series

Oct 18 - Jun 19

We are delighted to announce our seminar schedule for the period from October 2018 to June 2019. Invitation and details of each seminar will be provided later. The following seminars will be organised in HCMC:

• Transfer pricing issues post Decree 20/2017
• Intercompany transactions from tax perspectives
• Annual seminar on tax and legal updates
• Annual tax updates for Japanese companies
• Year-end compliance refreshment (personal income tax)
• Year-end compliance refreshment (corporate tax, transfer pricing and customs)
• Tax audit updates
• Annual tax updates for Chinese speaking companies
• Annual tax updates for Korean companies
• Tax and legal updates

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IFRS 9 implementation: Embracing the opportunities and challenges

21 Sep

Our international experts aim to guide Vietnamese banks in how to best prepare for the IFRS 9 implementation. They will share their knowledge of the complexities of IFRS 9 and offer practical experiences to cope with the challenges of implementing IFRS 9.

Invitation letter

Tax update seminar in Japanese

25 Jul

PwC Vietnam are going to hold a free tax update seminar in Japanese in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. We will explain about the influences of new laws related to customs which are implemented since June 2018 in export processing enterprises, tariff assessment, customs procedures, customs survey, etc. Also, we will discuss about the new law on technology transfer agreement law and promotion activities that has been effected since July 2018.

For more details, please refer to our invitation letter.

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Building Global FinTech Connections: Singapore with Ho Chi Minh City

25 July

Join our evening of networking and hear our panellists discussing the latest developments from the Singapore FinTech ecosystem.

During the event, there will be PitchFest where our five selected finalists will present their innovative FinTech solutions. The winner will get a free booth Singapore FinTech Festival (12-16 Nov) and meet high-profile investors across the world. Would like to present your idea? Sign up now!

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"A Quick View Of Mobility In Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, And Vietnam" Seminar

12 July

Find out how to manage mobile employees in these regions with our experts coming from Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam!

Sign up here

PwC seminars discussing important new Customs regulations

21 Jun
5 Jul

The new Customs Decree 59/2018 took effect 5 June 2018. Following this, the new Customs Circular 39/2018/TT-BTC has just been issued, amending Circular 38/2015/TT-BTC. These new regulations introduce many changes in the Customs regime in Vietnam, and some may impact your business. 

PwC will hold a series of seminars to share and discuss these important new rules. More details here.

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IFRS 9: The financial tool for commercial banks

19 Jun

As commercial banks in Vietnam implement Basel II, an understanding of IFRS 9 and its connection to Basel II is essential to ensure that commercial banks maximise their investments in risk management. Through this training, PwC and VNBA would like to provide you with an overview of IFRS and share practical experience from successful implementation of IFRS 9 in the region.

To register, please complete our registration form & send to vanphongHCM.vnba@gmail.com before 14 Jun 2018. 

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How can Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) drive new revenue streams for your business

19 Jun

Today, the biggest challenge for many businesses is how to take advantage of collected data to create actionable insights, improve decision making speed & sophistication and embed this thinking into the organisation.
 
This session will cover real world examples and learnings from organisations who have successfully achieved this outcome along with challenges for those who strive to.

Link (Source: EuroCham)

18th HR Director RoundTable Discussion

14 Jun

We are delighted to invite you to our 18th HR Director RoundTable Discussion. This time we will discuss paying your non-traditional workforce. 

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Managing risk & creating value for business Workshop

21 May

Vietnam's economy is changing dramatically as many emerging factors appear to have direct and indirect influence on it. In order to survive and develop, businesses have started to build and enhance their business value, get listed on the stock market and seek some new strategic investors. To be able to perform well, businesses must have a safe, transparent and sustainable operating mechanism. Therefore, the internal audit function, if properly constructed and operated effectively through the application of new technology and human resources, will play an important role in the management and decision making process.

This workshop will discuss how internal control can help create value for businesses in the today's context. We will also share our experiences in order to answer your questions.

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Profitability analysis and Management Reporting Workshop

19 Apr

PwC Vietnam in collaboration with Smart Train and SAP Asia Vietnam would like to invite you to our workshop "Profitability analysis and Management Reporting" to help you better understand the importance of management reporting in business operation. 

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BBGV Business Luncheon: Outlook for 2018

19 Apr

Vietnam economy reached 2017 with a growth rate of 6.81%. However, there are a lot of difficulties and challenges that require the business community to invest more efforts to remain the impressive growth in 2018, especially with the unpredictable changes in both micro and macro situation. 

Join us on the BBGV Outlook for 2018 Business Luncheon, and get an overview of Vietnam economy in 3 different aspects: Legal, Finance and Tax.

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Managing your risks, creating value: the role of internal audit and emerging technologies

13 Apr

Emerging technologies are changing how we do business, go to market, and manage risk. For internal audit to continue to create value for its stakeholders, it needs to stay current on what technology innovations mean to their organization. During this session we will discuss talent and technology strategy that can help your organization address the evolving risk environment.

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Tax Audit Seminar

12 Apr
24 Apr
4 May
17 May
12 June
26 June

Tax & transfer pricing audits are on the rise – and they are becoming more sophisticated & challenging. We are pleased to invite you to our forthcoming seminars on tax audits. Our experts will share with you experience from recent audits, together with tips on how to prepare for & manage these.

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Quarterly HR Director Round Table Discussion – 17th event

6 Mar

This time we will discuss about the termination of a labor contract. Discussion points are as follow.

• Unilateral termination by the employer and economic termination of labour contract and how to differentiate these two concepts
• Legal procedures in each case
• Payment of mandatory allowance and other compensation
• Negotiation with employees and respective evidence

We hope to see you at the events.

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Managing your risks, creating value: the role of internal audit and emerging technologies

13 Apr

Emerging technologies are changing how we do business, go to market, and manage risk. For internal audit to continue to create value for its stakeholders, it needs to stay current on what technology innovations mean to their organization. During this session we will discuss talent and technology strategy that can help your organization address the evolving risk environment.

Sign up

Quarterly HR Director Round Table Discussion – 17th event

6 Mar

This time we will discuss about the termination of a labor contract. Discussion points are as follow.

• Unilateral termination by the employer and economic termination of labour contract and how to differentiate these two concepts
• Legal procedures in each case
• Payment of mandatory allowance and other compensation
• Negotiation with employees and respective evidence

We hope to see you at the events.

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Quarterly HR Director Round Table Discussion – 16th event

2 Nov

This time we will discuss Mandatory insurance contributions in Vietnam. The discussion points are:

• Challenges on managing insurance contribution for employees; and
• The new Decree on Social Insurance.

We look forward to seeing you at the event.

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Finance for Non-Financial Professionals 

28 - 29 Sep

This two-day workshop is aimed to increase knowledge and awareness of key financial topics and issues in participants, in order to enhance your ability of using the financial information to make better short and long term decisions. The workshop will be facilitated by top Finance Consulting experts at PwC Vietnam.

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Draft Decree Amending Decree 37 on Trade Promotion - Potential Implications

23 Aug

The government issued a draft decree amending decree 37 on trade promotion. The changes proposed by the draft decree are diverse: with potentially positive, but also challenging elements that can impact business operations in certain sectors such as alcoholic beverages, tobacco, FMCG, among other. In this tax briefing, we will discuss the key proposed changes and potential impacts on businesses.

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Quarterly HR Director Round Table Discussion – 15th event

18 Jul

In our 15th HR Director Round Table Discussion, we will discuss Corporate Branding and its benefits for business growth.

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CIO Roundtable on cybersecurity and insurance

22 Jun

Our Cyber Security and Privacy Lead, Robert Trong Tran will lead a CIO Roundtable Discussion with the attendance of guests from Bao Minh Insurance Corporation, Vietnam USA Society English Centers (VUS) and Dragon Capital. The discussion will focus on two sectors: sharing their realistic cyber security issues and proposing future plans. 

Tax workshop on the new pharma decree

8 Jun

Our Tax and Legal team will organise a workshop to share knowledge about the new pharma decree (Decree 54) which was issued on 8 May and will be effective from 1 July 2017. The Decree will affect foreign invested enterprises (FIE) with import rights and put restrictions on FIE importers. 

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PwC's Academy: Finance for Non-Financial Professionals

15-16 May

This two-day workshop is aimed to increase knowledge and awareness of key financial topics and issues in participants, in order to enhance your ability of using the financial information to make better short and long term decisions. The workshop will be facilitated by top Finance Consulting experts at PwC Vietnam.

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Quarterly Human Resource Director Roundtable Discussion (14th event)

11 May

The objective of the event is to promote sharing and learning across industries. This time we will discuss about the challenges of PIT inspection and how to manage it effectively. We look forward to seeing you at the event.

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Internal Audit Transformation Seminar

25 Apr

This workshop is hosted by Wolters Kluwer (TeamMate) where our PwC Vietnam experts, IT Risk Assurance Director - Nguyen My Hanh, Senior Manager - Nguyen Tien Thanh and Nguyen Thanh Hai, will be guest speakers. The seminar will introduce the in-depth knowledge, updated technology and process based on best practice for Internal Audit activities in the digital disruption era.

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Cybersecurity – Confidence in your digital future

29 Mar

Cybersecurity is important for companies of all sizes. Small companies are just as at risk for cyberattacks as larger ones, and should be prepared for a breach at all times. This workshop, co-organised by PwC Vietnam and Amcham Vietnam will explain why businesses can easily a target for hackers and provide best practices for your business.

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PwC's Academy: Fraud Risk Management Workshop

4 Apr

Did you know at least 1 out of 3 (36%) companies experienced some type of economic crime according to PwC Global Crime Survey in 2016? Join our one day workshop that equips you with necessary knowledge to understand, prevent, and detect frauds. This course will be delivered in Vietnamese. 

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PwC's Academy: Effective Internal Audit Planning for Banks in Vietnam Workshop

7 Mar

With PwC’s expertise in internal audit and training experience for banks, we will bring you hands on knowledge to apply in your development of risk based annual internal audit plan to meet with key stakeholders’ expectations and in line with corporate’s objectives. This is a participative one-day course that will include face to face training, workshop sessions and exercises.

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Quarterly Human Resource Director Roundtable Discussion (13th event)

9 Feb

Join us for a morning discussion where we will discuss recent legislative changes on Personal Income Tax and how employer/employee stays compliant. The discussion will be facilitated by our tax experts. Deadline for registration is 26 January.

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