About this event
Vietnam’s IT sector is expanding fast, moving beyond traditional software design into AI solutions, SaaS models, data centers and digital platforms. As these modern business models evolve, tax authorities are tightening scrutiny using digital data analytics, with intense audit focus on revenue recognition, transfer pricing and tax incentives.
To help tech businesses navigate this tightening environment, Acclime Vietnam and Standard Chartered Bank are hosting a joint seminar tailored for IT leaders and financial decision-makers. This practical session moves away from broad theories to deliver real-world advice on optimising day-to-day corporate banking while building a resilient strategy to survive tax audits.
This seminar is primarily reserved for Acclime’s IT clients. Only 8 seats are available for non-clients, so early registration is strongly encouraged.
Key topics
- The evolving IT landscape: How modern tech business models impact tax compliance.
- Tax audit focus areas: Navigating recent audit trends, including transfer pricing, revenue recognition and R&D incentives.
- Market outlook update and integrated corporate banking solutions supporting cross-border business operations, including transaction banking, cash management, multi-currency accounts, foreign exchange risk management and customised cash flow and working capital solutions for the technology sector.
- Case studies.
Who should attend?
Founders, CEOs, CFOs and Financial Directors of IT and technology companies in Vietnam.
Agenda
Presentation
| # | Contents | Time (m) | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Welcome remarks by Mr Minh Anh Vietnam market outlook Bank solution for IT industry | 30 | Ms. Hien Doan – Head, Product & Solution Sales and Channel Development (Standard Chartered Vietnam) |
| 2. | Vietnam IT sector outlook 2026: Operational trends and tax management challenges Vietnam IT sector overview | 40 | Mr. Kevin Lam (Partner of Acclime Vietnam) and Ms. Mai Vu (Director – Accounting & Tax) |
Scenarios discussion and Q&As
| # | Contents | Time (m) | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Practical scenarios and common pitfalls discussion | 10 | Acclime and SC |
| 2. | Q&As session | 10 | Acclime and SC |
Networking
| # | Contents | Time (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Networking | 30 |
Speakers
Kevin Lam – Partner, Head of Tax, ASEAN (Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia and Thailand), Acclime
Kevin Lam is a Partner and Head of Tax, ASEAN at Acclime, with more than 32 years of experience in tax, audit, and business advisory services across Asia. Having worked with Deloitte and KPMG, as well as holding regional tax leadership responsibilities within a Fortune 500 multinational group, Kevin has advised businesses across Malaysia, Singapore, Papua New Guinea, and Vietnam. He brings extensive experience supporting multinational companies on complex tax and business matters, including cross-border investments, corporate restructuring, and regional operating models.
Based in Vietnam for nearly two decades, Kevin advises multinational and high-growth businesses on tax risks, incentives, cross-border operations, and regulatory developments, helping management teams navigate an increasingly complex tax environment.
Mai Vu – Director, Accounting and Tax, Acclime Vietnam
Mai leads Acclime Vietnam’s accounting and tax practice, advising multinational and foreign-invested businesses on tax, accounting, payroll, and regulatory matters. With more than 15 years of experience, she has worked with companies across a range of industries, including technology, digital services, manufacturing, and trading, helping management teams navigate Vietnam’s evolving tax and regulatory landscape.
Mai regularly advises clients on tax audits, operational tax matters, regulatory changes, and business expansion in Vietnam. Her experience combines practical implementation with strategic guidance, helping businesses manage tax risks, strengthen governance, and address the challenges associated with operating in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Ms Hien Doan – Head, Product and Solution Sales and Channel Development, Standard Chartered Vietnam
Hien Doan brings over 25 years of extensive experience in the banking industry, having key roles in Electronic Banking, Trade Finance and Financial Markets in Vietnam.
She spent 15 years as Head of Corporate Sales, Financial Markets in international and global banks, providing clients with comprehensive hedging solutions across foreign exchange, interest rate, and commodity exposures.
Hien currently holds the position as Head, Product & Solutions Sales and Channel Development, SME Banking at Standard Chartered Bank Vietnam, where she oversees the strategic sales channel development and lead initiatives to deliver product and solutions across Cash, Trade, and FX to SME clients.
Seminar details
- Date:Wednesday 12 August 2026
- Starting time:9:00 am
- Ending time:11:30 am
- Time zone:GTM+7
- Duration:2 hours 30 minutes
- Location:Floor 10, Saigon Trade Center, 37 Ton Duc Thang Street, Sai Gon Ward, HCMC
- Admission:Free