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Press release "Vietnam CISG Pre-Moot 2019"

Oct 28, 2019

The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of (CISG) is one of the most successful treaties in the field of international trade. Vietnam joined the CISG to become the 84th member of this Convention. Since January 1, 2017, the CISG has come into effect in Vietnam, marking an important milestone in its process of participating in multilateral treaties on trade and contributing to its improvement of the legal system on international trade towards a modern and fair legal framework in compliance with international practices.

The Singapore Mediation Convention: What Does it Mean for Arbitration and the Future of Dispute Resolution?

Oct 26, 2019

Speaking in 2016 , the Chief Justice of Singapore called for a shift from viewing “ADR” as alternative dispute resolution, to appropriate dispute resolution. The underlying idea is that modern legal systems should provide a diversified range of dispute resolution options so parties can pick the mode of justice that is most suited to the subject matter, parties and desired outcomes.

[Conventus Law] Asia-Pacific Arbitration Report 2019

Oct 26, 2019

A breakdown of the type of cases recorded by CIETAC, BANI, KCAB, SIAC and VIAC reveals a number of similarities and differences in the type of disputes in the Asia-Pacific region. Trade and sales appear in the top five types of disputes filed in all Asia-Pacific jurisdictions. Similarly, construction also appears in the top five types of disputes filed at BANI, KCAB, SIAC and VIAC.

ICC BASCAP publishes first report on counterfeiting and piracy in Vietnam

Oct 26, 2019

“Vietnam is in the process of integration in the international forum and engaging in efforts to attract more FDI and enhance growth locally. This requires Vietnam to improve on its international commitment to strengthen IPR enforcement and protect businesses. The BASCAP Vietnam report will serve as a useful tool in this process.” Vu Anh Duong, Secretary General and Vice President of VIAC said

VIAC welcomed representative delegation of The Chinese Arbitration Association (CAA)

Oct 26, 2019

This visit aimed at strengthening CAA’s cooperation framework with arbitral institutions in Vietnam, as well as to assisting Taiwanese enterprises based in Vietnam with alternative dispute resolution such as arbitration and mediation.

Message from the Secretary General 2019

Oct 26, 2019

"I would like to send my deep appreciation to our arbitrators, our mediators and my wonderful colleagues at VIAC and VMC for all the energy and devotion that you have brought to our works. I am so eager to start the New Year of the Golden Pig with your new ideas, new projects, big plans and all of our effort for another successful year of VIAC".

Trade disputes on the rise in Vietnam

Oct 26, 2019

According to Mr. Vu Anh Duong, vice president and general secretary of the VIAC, one of the reasons for the record high number of disputes at the center is the vibrant activity of the Vietnamese economy, with significant business cooperation and investments.

Cooperative agreement signing ceremony between VIAC and PCA

Oct 26, 2019

According to the singed Cooperative Agreement, VIAC would be joining the list of “appointing authorities” executing the appointment of arbitrators pursuant to the designation of the Secretary General of PCA. Additionally, hearings under PCA Rules of Arbitration held in Vietnam shall be organized and supported by VIAC. The Agreement also provided cooperative proposals between VIAC and PCA through co-hosting events and arbitration training courses.

Transshipment risks for steel makers

Oct 26, 2019

The process, known as transshipment, requires manufacturers to set up a plant in Vietnam or collaborate with Vietnamese factories. This year, transshipment has reared its head as a major cause of the US-China tensions, and Vietnam is now caught in the middle.