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The Australian Chamber of Commerce (Hanoi & HCMC Chapters) AGM 2015 Presentation FINAL

AGM Agenda 2015 1. President ’s / Vice President’s report on 2014 incl. the minutes of the AGMs (Hanoi and HCMC) dated 26 March 2014. 2. President ’s / Vice President’s report on 2015 incl. the establishment of business working group 3. Treasurer ’ s report on financial position for year ended 31 December ,2014 and proposed budget for year ended 31 December, 2015 4. Recommendation to approve the amended Charter, dated 24 March, 2015 5. Election of the 2015 National Board 6. Appointment of an auditor for 2015 7. Other business

President’s / Vice President’s Welcome Introduction of Board and Staff Our National Sponsors 2015 • Platinum: ANZ Vietnam • Titanium: RMIT University Vietnam, KPMG Limited • Silver: QBE Insurance • Bronze: EY Vietnam, Commonwealth Bank, Platinum Global, Australian International School (AIS), Allens Linklaters, The Alfresco’s Group, Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) and VGAC Other Stakeholders • Australian Embassy • Austrade

1. President’s / Vice President’s 2014 Report

2014 Highlights, Pt I • Establishment of a National Board in emphatic fashion in both chapters • Also held events in Hoi An, Danang and Nha Trang. Now we have events scheduled in Vung Tau and Hue • Hanoi office reopened with Ms Hang, supported with an intern • 3 new replacement staff in HCMC all Australian Alumni • Establishment of Annual events that can build their own history; and the Fireside Chat now has its own branding • 2 nd Annual Real Estate Symposium in HCMC expanded to Hanoi . Generated sponsorship revenue and media coverage for the first time • With KiwiCham, launched Inaugural Great ANZAC Debate in HCMC. Combined with other ANZAC events in April, raises Australian and NZ profile

2014 Highlights, Pt II • Annual Balls, which lost money in 2013, were not brought back in 2014 • In HCMC, Saigon Melbourne Cup was introduced and made a modest profit. Secured cash sponsorship from Australia, generated publicity in media, raised the profile of Australia. Will be held again this year. • In Hanoi, the group, Aussie Oi, will host an “ Australiana Ball” on 18 April which AusCham has offered to help promote. • 2 nd Annual Golf Scramble in HCMC which attracted a major hole in one prize (a Harley Davidson) and media coverage. Also tried a golf day in Hanoi with modest success • Held AusCham’s first roundtable with CEOs and HR Directors • Secured a two year Titanium sponsorship deal with RMIT University Vietnam

2014 Highlights, Pt III • Introduced the Inaugural AusCham RMIT Executive MBA Scholarship which is only open to AusCham members • Held the Inaugural Higher Australian Education to Employment Fair in HCMC • Launched the Welcome Back Aussie Alumni events that were held simultaneously in 4 cities - Hanoi, Danang, Nha Trang and HCMC • Expanding reach into Australia through universities (potential members and sponsors) • Introduced factory visits through our member, Vietnam Supply Chain • Launched two special purpose websites for annual events (Saigon Melbourne Cup and Welcome Back Aussie Alumni) and new AusCham website has just gone live

Advocacy • Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) – Associate Member • Advisory Council of Administrative Procedures Council (ACAPR) • Vietnam Integrity Alliance • Papers from these various groups are now more effectively shared via AusCham’s new website.

2014 Business Briefings, Pt I

2014 Business Briefings, Pt II • Sundowners was held monthly in Hanoi and HCMC • Most months, Sundowners was held in either Hoi An or Danang • A new format to promote members in a particular sector as well as an NGO of the month was trialled at Sundowners with modest success

2014 Fundraising for Charity • Heartbeat Vietnam was the 2014 recipient of AusCham’s Charity Funds which totalled $7,634 • Through matching funding arrangements, Heartbeat Vietnam is able to reduce the $3,300 cost of life- saving heart surgery to just $1,000 for donors like AusCham FUNDS RAISED • $2,069 – 2014 AusCham Scramble, HCMC • $5,565 – 2014 Tabcorp Saigon Melbourne Cup • $7,634

Thank you to Corporate Sponsors 2014 Thank you to non renewing sponsors in 2014: • Santa Fe (Gold) • Interflour (Titanium) • European International School (Silver) • The Al Fresco’s Group (Bronze) (current agreement expires 31 March, 2015)

2. President’s / Vice President’s 2015 Report

Business Activities 2015 Do you have a great speaker? An important business topic? Share it with AusCham.

Business Working Group, 2015 AusCham is looking to introduce a Business Working Group from the following list with priority being given to those groups generating the most active interest. Pick the low hanging fruit! • Business Connect – By using modern platforms such as LinkedIn • Government Connect – With Australian government, Austrade, visiting dignitaries etc. • Mentor Program – Includes a database of experienced, relevant business savvy people in Vietnam • Alumni Program - Involve Alumni in business working groups • Intern Program - For Australian businesses wanting to more effectively engage with Asia • ASEAN & Asia Networking – Better promote and engage with Australia Business Asia • Information – Review and update information provided on website • Referrals – Review current system to increase efficiency and effectiveness. • Gateway to ASEAN – Operating in Vietnam could be seen as a great gateway to the rest of ASEAN (and Asia).

Corporate/SME Members: 2011-15 (Does not include NGOs (15), Individuals (25), Honourary (10) or Alumni (62) ) Month 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Nov 48 27 23 27 17 Dec 33 31 32 46 30 Jan 27 22 32 30 40 Feb 10 27 16 19 18 Mar 16 19 20 15 11 Apr 7 8 6 8 May 6 5 2 4 Jun 4 2 5 6 Jul 7 3 8 3 Aug 2 5 1 3 Sep 2 4 4 1 Oct 9 4 1 5 Grand Total 171 157 150 167 116 Market remains tight. Have introduced rolling 12 month membership.

Thank you to Corporate Sponsors 2015 • RMIT University Vietnam upgraded from Bronze to a Two Year Titanium Sponsorship • Introduced the Inaugural AusCham RMIT Executive MBA Scholarship • Secured IPA as a sponsor from outside Vietnam, broadening the sponsorship base

Growing Corporate Sponsors and Members in 2015 Sponsorship market is still tight in Vietnam • Seeking sponsorship revenue from outside Australia eg IPA, “ Tabcorp ” (event sponsor at Saigon Melbourne Cup) and universities • Grooming Australian Business Alumni market for employers increases level of interest of companies in Vietnam to also include HR Managers • Attracting interest and networks of Australian Business Alumni increases chances of recruiting more sponsors and members • AusCham’s reach is spreading across Vietnam and into Australia. Also regionally.

Updated 2015 Charity Policy At its meeting on 10 March, 2015, the Board resolved to update the criteria for selecting beneficiaries under its Charity Policy to fund sustainable (where appropriate) charitable projects that aim to alleviate poverty, raise living standards, create opportunities or provide crisis relief in affected communities. Charitable projects should meet the following criteria: • They have an Australian connection or are a Vietnamese NGO • They are sustainable (focus on investment rather than expenditure) • They are grass roots • They are operated by charities with administrations that are voluntary or consume less than 15 per cent of revenue • They do not receive large corporate funding and their funding requirements are similar, or less, to the funding already being generated • Preferably, not be aligned with or represented as corporate CSR programs

3. Treasurer’s Report

Profit & Loss: 2014 Vs 2013 2014 $11,309 2013 $(25,994)

Treasurer’s National Report 2014/15 2013 actual 2014 actual 2014 Plan 2015 Plan Audited Audited VNDK VNDK VND VNDK Revenue 6,277,352 5,891,229 7,096,743 6,202,225 Expense 6,965,541 5,648,981 6,979,942 5,864,014 Surplus/ (Deficit) - 688,189 242,248 116,801 338,211 Total assets 3,180,726 3,094,351 Total liabilities 1,623,489 1,294,866 Equity 1,557,237 1,799,485 Opening balance 2,245,426 1,557,237 Current year earnings - 688,189 242,248 Total equity and liabilities 3,180,726 3,094,351 Ending cash balance 2,984,469 2,917,979 2,949,529 3,329,414 Exchange rate USD/VND 21130 21420

4. Recommendation to approve amended Charter

Details of proposed change to charter The proposed changes to the current Charter dated 24 March 2014 are designed to: • Restore voting rights to Vietnam-resident honourary lifetime members • Introduce two new classes of membership; namely SME Voting Membership and SME Associate Non Voting Membership for eligible organisations with less than 20 employees; and • Address certain other minor points aimed at improving consistency and clarity. City Total No. Min. No. Two thirds majority - in Proposed Charter Voting req’d both Chapters - must Approved? Members (25% hurdle) support proposal Hanoi 47 12 Yes / No Yes / No HCMC 180 45 Yes / No

5. Election of a 2015 National Board