British Business Group Vietnam
Dear achternaam,
The UK Modern Slavery Act is one of the most far reaching regulations in the world addressing issues of modern slavery, which involves human trafficking offences, child labour, and forced labour, and introduces new preventive measures. There is a global concern on the matter and the ILO estimates that 21 million people in the world are victims of forced labour.

On the 17th Jan 2019, the BBGV  Business Centre in association with the University of Leeds represented by Dr Matthew Davis and Associate Professor Hinrich Voss, held a workshop on “The impact of the UK Modern Slavery Act on global Fashion and textile industry” at Pullman Saigon Centre Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, with the participation of15 representatives from businesses in the industry, NGOS, law and advisory companies. Joining the event, 6 speakers from the University of Leeds, Middlesex University, Pacific Links Foundation, Coats Phong Phu, and the  6AM Company shared their valuable findings and insights and provided useful case studies  and practices from their organisations. 

The workshop was particularly engaging not only from the  presentations but also the open discussion which  followed. Labour rights, supply chain management,  human-trafficking  as well as other associated matters were  call covered  throughout the session with  various problems and issues raised, analysis of the situation in Vietnam, and some potential opportunities to solutions were covered.

This project is supported by the British Academy’s Tackling Slavery, Human Trafficking and Child Labour in Modern Business Programme. The research by Leeds University is covering other markets countries too and findings from this workshop in Vietnam will be included in their overall report.

With the arrival of the New Year, the renewal for BBGV membership is due. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support over the past 12 months. We value all the contributions made to BBGV, and your continued memberships helps to make up the heart and  lifeblood of our organization. Your involvement is extremely important to us and very much appreciated.

BBGV thanks those members who have already renewed for 2019 but if you haven’t renewed yet, please contact us to assist you to ensure continuation of your benefits.

Should you have any further requirements or questions concerning your membership renewal, please contact: 
1/ For all Hanoi members:
linh.bui@bbgv.org
2/ For Corporate membership in HCMC: nga.nguyen@bbgv.org
3/ For SME/Individual membership in HCMC: quynh.nguyen@bbgv.org   


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Upcoming events 

Hochiminh


22 Jan: BBGV Networking Drinks Night On 22nd January 2019 at Sofitel Saigon Plaza. More details

28 Feb: Vietnam Real Estate, where it is & where it is going. 2019 Update. More details 

06 Mar: Business is GREAT - Outlook for 1029. More details to follow

06 Mar: Commonwealth Reception. More details to follow 


Hanoi

19 Jan: TEDxHanoi 2019 – register with BBGV to enjoy 20% discount on conference pass fee. More details

09 Mar: Commonwealth Night. More details to follow

12 Mar: Conference “Towards a Low Carbon Energy Future”. Attendance by invitation only.

13 Apr: BBGV Golf Tournament for Charity 2019. More details to follow

 

Co-hosted and Supported Events

21 Jan: Crystal Ball Business Luncheon 2019 in Hanoi - Fearless Prediction. More details

23 Jan: MBC Breakfast Meeting - US-China Trade War: Boon Or Bane? More details

01 Mar 2019: DIT Healthcare Education and Training Mission to Vietnam. More details
News

Position Paper From The British Business Group Vietnam (BBGV) At The Annual Vietnam Business Forum 2018. Read more

Le Meridien Saigon: New Year, New Promotions. Read more

Savills Vietnam report on HCMC real estate market Q4.2018. Read more

Savills Vietnam report on Hanoi real estate market Q4.2018. Read more

Windsor Plaza Hotel: Valentine’s Under The Stars @ Top of the Town. Read more

Tet Hamper 2019 by Hilton Hanoi Opera. Read more

Vietnam Airlines Launches New Ho Chi Minh City – Quang Ninh Route. Read more


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