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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Duy Nghia officially became the new Vice President of the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC).

July 31, 2026

On March 3, 2026, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Duy Nghia officially became the new Vice President of the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC).

Recap of Vietnam ADR Week 2026 – VAW 2026

July 31, 2026

Vietnam ADR Week 2026 (VAW 2026) was organized as a series of professional and networking events by the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) in collaboration with the Vietnam Lawyers Association, under the overarching theme "Arbitration & ADR: Embracing New Heights."

VIAC and AusCham co-organized Webinar 03 on AI, Digital Transformation and Cyber Resilience: What Businesses in Vietnam Should Prepare For?

July 29, 2026

On the morning of 23 July 2026, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and Australian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AusCham), successfully organized the Webinar “ AI, Digital Transformation and Cyber Resilience: What Businesses in Vietnam should Prepare for?”. As the third session of the VIAC–AusCham Webinar Series 2026, the event continued the series' focus on timely and practical legal and commercial issues affecting foreign investors and the business community in Vietnam.

VIAC representative shared insights at A&G Asia’s “Structuring Investments and Navigating Disputes: A Vietnam Investment Masterclass”

July 28, 2026

On the afternoon of July 17, Ms. Vu Thi Hang – Chief and Deputy Secretary General of Secretariat at VIAC – has joined and delivered her insightful perspectives on “Dispute Resolution by Arbitration in Vietnam: A 2026 Update for Investors and Businesses” at “Structuring Investments and Navigating Disputes: A Vietnam Investment Masterclass”, an event hosted by A&G Asia in collaboration with Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and Singapore Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (SingCham Vietnam).

[RECAP VAW 2026] Seminar “Commercial Mediation: Perspectives from International and Vietnamese Mediation Experts”

July 28, 2026

The event served as an in-depth forum for exchanging practical experience, sharing professional insights and discussing directions for the development of commercial mediation in Vietnam, particularly as this mechanism is increasingly recognised as a flexible, confidential and resource-efficient method of dispute resolution that can help preserve business relationships between parties. On the morning of 28 May 2026, within the framework of Vietnam Arbitration and Mediation Week 2026 (Vietnam ADR Week 2026 – VAW 2026), the Vietnam Mediation Centre (VMC) under the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) held the workshop “Commercial Mediation: Perspectives from International and Vietnamese Experts” in Hanoi.

VIAC Officially Establishes VIAC Advisory Board With 10 Experts: A Strategic Move in International Integration Process.

July 09, 2026

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.

[RECAP VAW 2026] Launch of VIAC Panel of FinTech & Digital Economy Dispute Specialists & Vietnam International Financial Centre Symposium 2026 (VIFC Symposium 2026)

July 08, 2026

On 29 May 2026, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), in collaboration with the Vietnam Lawyers Association (VLA) and the Vietnam Business Lawyers Club (VBLC), organized the “Launch of the VIAC FinTech & Digital Economy Dispute Specialists Panel and the Viet Nam International Financial Center (VIFC) Symposium 2026” in Ho Chi Minh City, attracted nearly 300 participants.

VIAC welcomes the Canadian Bar Association and VIST Project Delegation to explore cooperation opportunities

July 02, 2026

VIAC welcomed a delegation from the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) and the Management Board of the Vietnam Initiative for Strengthening Trade (VIST) Project at its headquarters for a working session to discuss potential areas of cooperation.

[RECAP VAW 2026] Seminar “International Dispute Resolution in Times of Turbulence: Global Trends and Vietnam’s Emerging Role”

July 01, 2026

On the morning of 26 May 2026, as part of Vietnam ADR Week 2026 – VAW 2026, jointly organized by the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and the Vietnam Lawyers Association, the Seminar “ International Dispute Resolution in Times of Turbulence: Global Trends and Vietnam’s Emerging Role ” was successfully held in Hanoi. The event attracted a large number of participants from government agencies, international organizations, law firms, businesses, and domestic as well as international experts. Notably, nearly 20 arbitration and mediation institutions from across the region travelled to Vietnam to attend the Seminar.