Events

LMS 2024: Legal compliance for adapting to the modern and green economy

Legal Management Series - LMS is an annual event series initated and implemented by VIAC and our partners, with the aim of updating, providing information on regulations related to matters which are widely discussed among businesses during their operation.

Seminar on International Arbitration: Facilitating China & Vietnam Trade and Investment

Geographic proximity has always been a keystone of the strategic economic partnership between Vietnam and China. In 2023, trade between the two countries reached 171.85 billion USD, of which Vietnam's exports were 61.21 billion USD, an increase of 5.6% compared to 2022.

[SAVE THE DATE] VIAC SYMPOSIUM: Cross-border Trade & Investment in Times of Economic Uncertainty: Disputes & Arbitration

[HICAC 2024] Section B: As East Meets West In International Arbitration (coordinated by VIAC)

The Ho Chi Minh City International Construction Arbitration Conference HICAC 2024 will be hosted by the Society of Construction Law - Vietnam (SCLVN), Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), and the International Law Faculty of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law, with the theme on “Construction contract and International Arbitration – When Legal traditions collide”.

Arbitration symposium on "Completing the third parties’ mechanisms for facilitating the arbitral proceedings"

With the increasing appearance in arbitration disputes, third parties and situations related to this subject have been receiving considerable attention recently. Through research and practical experience, numerous contributions regarding the addition and improvement of mechanisms for third parties have been made, especially as the Law on Commercial Arbitration 2010 is in the process of being amended. Grasping this importance, within the framework of the 2024 Arbitration – Mediation Forum (AMS 2024), the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) has sequentially collaborated with several universities training in Law in HCMC: Ho Chi Minh City University of Law (ULAW), School of Law, College of Economics, Law and Government (CELG-UEH), University of Economics and Law, VNU - HCM (UEL) to organize 03 Workshop on Fridays weekly, starting from 22/03/2024. With the goal of providing a comprehensive synthesis of all information and opening a platform for exchange and discussion among reputable experts with specialized and long-standing experience in the field of arbitration, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) in collaboration with Ho Chi Minh City University of Law (ULAW) organizes the Discussion Forum on "Completing the third parties’ mechanisms for facilitating the arbitral proceedings". This is the key event that closes up the AMS 2024 "Third parties and influences on arbitral proceedings".

Plenary Session of Investment Legal Support Forum 2024 – Semester 1

Based on the Synthesis Report of the Investment Legal Support Forum 2023, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) collaborating with the Investment and Trade Promotion Centre in Ho Chi Minh City (ITPC) under the command of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee continues organizing:

Ho Chi Minh City International Construction Arbitration Conference HICAC 2024

The Ho Chi Minh City International Construction Arbitration Conference HICAC 2024 will be hosted by the Society of Construction Law - Vietnam (SCLVN), Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and the International Law Faculty of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law

[HICAC 2024 - Side Event] Workshop on Practices & Experiences in Resolving Construction Disputes by Arbitration in Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC)

With the growth of the country's economy, construction is being seen as one of key sectors undergoing significant breakthroughs and changes over time. However, under this situation, disputes in this sector have been considerably increasing. According to statistics of the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), in 2023, construction disputes saw a significant rise compared to previous periods, ranking fourth among industries whose disputes were handled by VIAC. It can be said that most of the construction disputes have great value and are immensely complicated. These disputes stem from different causes, such as disputes arising from issues on designing and consulting, claims for compensation due to delays or quality failures, and other claims for terminating contracts.

Arbitration - Mediation Symposium 2024: Third parties and influences on arbitral proceedings

Currently, the efficiency of resolving disputes by arbitration, in particular and by alternative disputes resolutions (be abbreviated to “ ADRs ”), in general has been recognized by business community. Accordingly, not only did the number of cases resolved through arbitration and mediation significantly increase, but there was also a diversity of industries and parties’ nationalities.