Events

Seminar "Law No.57/2024/QH15 on amendments to the Law on Planning, Law on Investment, Law on Public-Private partnership investment and Law on Bidding & new policies on investment activities"

In a constantly evolving economic landscape, promptly updating legal changes has become essential for businesses to proactively adjust strategies, optimize resources, and minimize risks in investment projects. To assist investors in keeping up with key developments from several new regulations including Law No.57/2024/QH15, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Investment and Trade Promotion Centre (ITPC), is organizing the Seminar “Law No.57/2024/QH15 on amendments to the Law on Planning, Law on Investment, Law on Public-Private partnership investment and Law on Bidding & new policies on investment activities”  

Ho Chi Minh City International Construction Arbitration Conference – HICAC 2025

Building on the success of the 2024 event, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and the Society of Construction Law – Viet Nam (SCLVN) co-organize the Ho Chi Minh City International Construction Arbitration Conference – HICAC 2025. This year’s Conference main theme is “Raising the Bar: Enhancing Quality in Dispute Resolution for Vietnam’s Construction Projects – Bridging International Expertise with Domestic Practice”.

[HICAC 2025] Workshop "Emerging trends and recommendations for resolving construction disputes efficiently:  Practices in Vietnam International Arbitration Centre"

The construction industry is rapidly developing with numerous large-scale projects, leading to an increase in disputes within the sector. According to statistics from the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), construction disputes continued to account for a significant proportion in 2024, ranking second among the areas of disputes handled and resolved at VIAC. Most of these disputes involve large-scale projects, complex circumstances, and multiple technical factors. Given the aforementioned situation and the evolving landscape of arbitration, dispute resolution in the construction sector has witnessed several emerging trends in recent times. These trends are expected to bring positive impacts to the arbitration process; however, they also pose significant challenges for arbitral tribunals, arbitration institutions, and involved parties in swiftly adapting to ensure effective coordination and procedural management.

[AMS 2025] The Symposium: Time management in arbitration: Practical necessity and implementation tools

AMS 2025 | Arbitration – Mediation Symposium 2025: Time management in arbitration proceedings: Practical necessity and implementation tools

 To foster discussions and gather insights from both academic research and practical experience, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), in collaboration with leading legal education institutions including: Ho Chi Minh City University of Law (ULAW); College of Economic, Law and Government, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (CELG – UEH); University of Economics and Law, VNU HCM (UEL); Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance, continues to host the Arbitration - Mediation Symposium 2025 (AMS 2025) .

Vietnam CISG Pre-Moot 2025: ATOMORA

From December 2024 to March 2025, the Vietnam CISG Pre- M oot 2025 will be co-organized by the Foreign Trade University and the Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC). The competition will be conducted in English and is open to undergraduates from domestic and international educational institutions.    

2024 UNCITRAL Asia Pacific Day in Vietnam: UNCITRAL Model Law and Instruments

The UNCITRAL Asia Pacific Days (“AP Days”) series is one of the flagship events of the UNCITRAL Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific (“RCAP”) to promote understanding and application of UNCITRAL standards in the Asia-Pacific region. This annual event brings together representatives from various countries, including policymakers, legal experts, academics and students, to discuss important developments in international arbitration and related fields. AP Days will be a forum for in-depth discussions on the benefits of the UNCITRAL Model Law and the vision for applying the Model Law, especially the modernisation of arbitration law.

CEO Community Networking Talkshow: “The model of outsourcing legal services for businesses: Current situation and recommendations for executives.”

To effectively control business operations and minimize risks during business and investment activities, executives are increasingly focusing on improving the legal department. Depending on the size, financial capacity, and business products, companies have various options for legal management, with outsourcing legal services or external lawyers being a viable solution alongside building an in-house legal team.

[CCCDR 2024] Side event - Workshop on Practice notes for Resolving Construction disputes at Vietnam International Arbitration Centre

With the aim of discussing common types of construction disputes and issues arising during settlement proceedings, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and Vietnam Mediation Centre (VMC) co-organize the Workshop " Practice notes for resolving construction disputes at Vietnam International Arbitration Centre .” This event is within the framework of the Conference on Construction Contracts and dispute resolutions (CCCDR) 2024 - Risk Mitigation in Construction Contract Preparation and Administration organized by the Society of Construction Law Viet Nam and Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC)