VTIAC kicks off a programme to review legal risks of contracts

Friday, Aug 11, 2023

The programme is completely free for registering from August 1 to October 31, 2023.

Enterprises need legal counsel on 'force majeure' during COVID-19

Friday, Jun 19, 2020

Enterprises should carefully study the “force majeure” clauses in contracts and consult experts to resolve any disputes on contract performance obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Draft law proposes eliminating 12 conditional business sectors

Thursday, Sep 12, 2019

Conditions for 12 business sectors including commercial arbitration organisations, logistics and franchising are expected to be removed this year.

Firms urged to prepare for escalating US-China trade war

Wednesday, Jun 26, 2019

Local exporters have been urged to prepare for any trade-related lawsuits and disputes arising from the escalating US-China trade war amid concerns that the two major powers will not reach an agreement this month.

MA dispute arbitration key: experts

Friday, Dec 21, 2018

Vietnamese and foreign firms are increasingly resorting to arbitration for settling disputes related to mergers and acquisitions, experts told a conference in HCM City on December 20.

VCCI proposes eliminating 22 conditional business sectors

Wednesday, Oct 24, 2018

The Viet Nam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has proposed removing conditions for 22 business sectors including rice export, trade arbitration, accounting services, debt purchasing, customs procedures and logistics services.    

HCM City’s Thinh Tri commercial arbitration center completes 1 year

Friday, Aug 10, 2018

The Thinh Tri Commercial Arbitration Center in HCM City’s District 3 has completed one year of operations.

FDI firms prefer commercial dispute arbitration

Monday, May 14, 2018

As many as 40 per cent of foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises choose to use commercial arbitration in cases of disputes, rather than going to court, said Phan Trong Dat, Deputy Secretary General of the Viet Nam International Arbitration Centre...

Workshop on trade mediation in City

Friday, Mar 09, 2018

The Viet Nam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and the International Finance Corporation organised a workshop on trade mediation in HCM City on Wednesday.  

More consistent foreign arbitration rules needed for investment

Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017

Viet Nam has made significant progress in aligning its policies on foreign arbitral awards with international standards, but it needs to foster enforcement capacity to enhance trust and confidence of foreign businesses.

Arbitration court gains investor trust

Saturday, Jul 15, 2017

The increasingly important role an arbitration court plays in facilitating trade and investment was highlighted at a seminar jointly held by Vietnamese and South Korean legal entities in Ha Noi on Thursday.

VIAC encourages alternative dispute resolutions

Wednesday, Jun 07, 2017

The Vietnam International Arbitration Centre organised a workshop with the International Finance Corporation to promote the use of alternative dispute resolution methods in the banking and finance sector.

Resolving trade disputes via court or arbitration?

Wednesday, Aug 31, 2016

When both court and arbitration have jurisdiction over the resolution of disputes arising from the performance of commercial contracts, ing the appropriate mode of resolution will help the parties ensure the benefits of the process and save a lot of time, effort and money.

International arbitration a way out for investment disputes

Thursday, Jul 21, 2016

International arbitration would be helpful for businesses in settling trade and investment disputes in the context of Viet Nam integrating rapidly into the global economy, experts said on July 20.

Lawyers association inaugurates arbitration centre

Friday, Apr 22, 2016

The Viet Nam Lawyers Association inaugurated a commercial arbitration centre in Ha Noi on April 21.