E-NEWSLETTER – No. 28.08.28

The e-Newsletter of the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) is published periodically on VIAC’s Website and LinkedIn Page. The newsletter provides updates on VIAC’s activities and news, upcoming events, and information related to alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Please click FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE to the e-Newsletter HERE.

HIGHLIGHTS

VIAC OFFICIALLY ESTABLISHES VIAC ADVISORY BOARD WITH 10 EXPERTS: A STRATEGIC MOVE IN INTERNATIONAL INTEGRATION PROCESS

With the aim of further enhancing professional standards and promoting the sustainable development of arbitration, mediation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) activities, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) has officially established the VIAC Advisory Board, with the honored participation of 10 highly esteemed domestic and international experts. This establishment marks a new milestone in VIAC's development process, enhancing its operational quality, expanding its network of leading experts, and progressively aligning with international best practices in the field of arbitration and ADR. [See More]

UPCOMING EVENTS

SINGAPORE CONVENTION WEEK 2026 – “LET’S TALK ABOUT VIETNAM: ARBITRAL REFORM, THE VIFC AND THE CONSTRUCTION LAW 2025”

As part of Singapore Convention Week 2026, VIAC, YKVN Singapore, and SCLVN will organize the event “Let’s Talk About Vietnam: Arbitration Reform, the VIFC and the Construction Law 2025” on August 27, 2026, in Singapore. The event will bring together experts in arbitration, construction law, and international legal practice to provide updates on notable developments in Vietnam’s arbitration reform, the VIAC Arbitration Rules 2025, the establishment of the VIFC, and the Construction Law 2025, while discussing their practical implications for investment, construction, and dispute resolution activities. [See More]

VIAC x ADRVN: VAS Crossover 2026 – A Series of Talk shows on Specialised Arbitration 

As part of VIAC’s Arbitration Series, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and ADR Vietnam Chambers (ADRVN) will co-organize “VAS Crossover 2026 – A Series of Talk Shows on Specialised Arbitration” from September 11 to October 31, 2026, via Zoom. The series will bring together arbitrators, arbitration practitioners, in-house counsel, business representatives, academics, and young professionals to exchange insights on recent legal developments, sector-specific dispute risks, procedural innovations, and practical approaches to dispute resolution. Covering key areas including construction, M&A and financial arbitration, maritime arbitration, and CISG and international trade arbitration, the programme will also highlight updates to Vietnam’s arbitration landscape, including the VIAC Rules of Arbitration 2026, while connecting domestic practice with regional and international perspectives [See More]

SINGCHAM x VIAC x ITPC – LEGAL ROUNDTABLE “CHANGES IN THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND IMPACT ON DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT”

To provide an in-depth forum for legal practitioners, businesses, and investors to stay abreast of recent legal developments, assess their practical implications, and explore effective approaches to risk management and dispute resolution, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (SingCham), and the Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC) jointly organize an online Legal Roundtable on "Changes in the Legal Framework and Impact on Dispute Resolution in Real Estate Investment". [See More]

ADR BLOG

LAWYER CHAU VIET BAC: “PARTIES SHOULD PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO RISK ANTICIPATION WHEN DRAFTING LEGAL PROVISIONS IN CONTRACTS”

Lawyer Chau Viet Bac - Deputy Secretary, General of the Procedural Secretariat and Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Branch of the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC).

According to Lawyer Chau Viet Bac, amid the volatility of international trade, particularly in light of policy changes in import and export markets, businesses need to pay particular attention to anticipating risks when drafting contracts. This includes carefully structuring provisions on force majeure, hardship, service price adjustments, and arbitration clauses. These measures are considered essential for businesses to proactively address unforeseen circumstances, minimize disputes and losses, and thereby strengthen their risk management capabilities and promote sustainable development in the international trade environment  [See More]

VIAC WELCOMES THE CANADIAN BAR ASSOCIATION AND VIST PROJECT DELEGATION

On the morning of 1 July 2026, at its headquarters, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) welcomed and held a working session with a delegation from the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) and the management team of the Vietnam Trade Integration Support Initiative (VIST) to discuss opportunities for cooperation between the parties.

The meeting took place in an open and substantive atmosphere, with a strong focus on practical value. The alignment between the objectives of the VIST Project and VIAC’s current strategic priorities, including enhancing the quality of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services, developing specialized legal human resources, improving the legal and institutional framework, and promoting gender equality is expected to create opportunities for effective joint programs in the coming period. These collaborative efforts would contribute to strengthening Vietnam’s legal environment, enhancing investor confidence, and supporting the country’s sustainable economic development. [See More]

VIAC works with the Canadian Bar association

VIAC VISITS AND WORKS WITH THE HANOI BAR ASSOCIATION

On the afternoon of 3 July 2026, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) paid a visit to the Hanoi Bar Association to extend its congratulations to the newly elected Executive Board and hold a working session with the Association.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed and assessed the cooperation activities carried out during the previous term and discussed plans for a new phase of cooperation, with a focus on expanding the scope of collaboration and promoting more substantive and effective cooperation. [See More]

Prof. Dr. Le Hong Hanh, VIAC team during the meeting with Hanoi Bar Association

TRAINING CONFERENCE ON CONTRACT DRAFTING, NEGOTIATION, AND EXECUTION SKILLS, AS WELL AS DISPUTE RESOLUTION, AND THE SIGNING CEREMONY OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND THE VIETNAM INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE (VIAC)

With the aim of strengthening the legal and contractual skills of businesses, and in implementation of Plan No. 28/KH-UBND dated 26 January 2026 on the implementation of judicial sector tasks in 2026 and Plan No. 90/KH-UBND dated 26 February 2026 on the implementation of the Inter-sectoral Legal Support Program for Small and Medium sized Enterprises and Business Households for the 2026 – 2030 period in Ha Tinh Province, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and the Ha Tinh Department of Justice jointly organized a training conference on contract drafting, negotiation and execution skills, as well as the resolution of disputes arising from contracts.

As part of the Conference, a Signing Ceremony for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two parties was also held, with the aim of promoting their cooperative relationship and strengthening coordination across various areas between the two organizations [See More]

General View of the Conference

VIAC AND VCCI-HCM SUCCESSFULLY ORGANIZE CEO DIALOGUE 2026: “CEO DECISION-MAKING IN A VOLATILE ENVIRONMENT: LEGAL PERSPECTIVES TO PROTECT BUSINESSES AND MINIMIZE DISPUTES”

As part of the annual CEO 4.0 Executive Training Program organized by VCCI-HCM, on the morning of 25 July 2026, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), in collaboration with the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry - Ho Chi Minh City Branch (VCCI-HCM), successfully organized a CEO Community Dialogue under the theme “CEO Decision Making in a Volatile Environment: Legal Perspectives to Protect Businesses and Minimize Disputes.”

The program brought together participants from the CEO 4.0 Course 2026 Cohort, as well as lawyers and in house legal professionals, who exchanged insights on common legal risks arising in the course of business operations [See More]

VIAC AND AUSCHAM CO-ORGANIZE WEBINAR #3 – “AI, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND CYBER RESILIENCE: WHAT BUSINESSES IN VIETNAM SHOULD PREPARE FOR?”

The Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), in collaboration with the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham), organized Webinar #3 of the AusCham VIAC Webinar Series 2026, under the theme “AI, Digital Transformation and Cyber Resilience: What Businesses in Vietnam Should Prepare For?”

The webinar brought together approximately 100 participants, providing focused perspectives on legal issues, cybersecurity, and organizational resilience in the context of AI adoption and digital transformation. [See More]

EVENT MATERIAL

AUSCHAM–VIAC WEBINAR SERIES 2026 #3: AI, DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND CYBER RESILIENCE: WHAT BUSINESSES IN VIETNAM SHOULD PREPARE FOR?

On the morning of 23 July 2026, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and the Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham) successfully organized the third session of the AusCham–VIAC Webinar Series 2026: #03. The event brought together technology experts, digital transformation leaders, and cybersecurity practitioners to discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by AI for businesses in Vietnam, key digital transformation trends shaping industries, as well as cyber resilience strategies that organizations should adopt to maintain security and competitiveness in an increasingly digital environment.

Read and Download the Event material HERE.