VIAC Officially Establishes VIAC Advisory Board: 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.

The VIAC Advisory Board comprises:

• Mrs. Chiann Bao: Independent Arbitrator, Arbitrator at Arbitrator Room in Hong Kong/New York/London, Arbitrator at VIAC - Member of VIAC Advisory Board in the fields of Arbitration Procedure and Development Strategy;
• Mr. Kap-You (Kevin) Kim: Senior Partner at Peter & Kim, Arbitrator at VIAC - Member of VIAC Advisory Board in the fields of Arbitration Procedure and Development Strategy;
• Mr. Edmund J. Kronenburg: Managing Partner at Braddell Brothers LLP, Arbitrator at VIAC - Member of VIAC Advisory Board in the fields of Arbitration Procedure and Development Strategy;
• Mr. Remy Gerbay: Founding Partner & Co-Head of Arbitration at Hexagon Advocates LLP – Member of VIAC Advisory Board in the fields of Arbitration Procedure;
• Ms. Yoshimi Ohara: Partner at Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu (Japan) - Member of VIAC Advisory Board in the fields of Arbitration Procedure and Development Strategy;
• Prof. Dr. Do Van Dai: Vice Principle of Ho Chi Minh City University of Law (ULAW), Vice Chairman of the VIAC Scientific Council, Arbitrator at VIAC - Member of VIAC Advisory Board in Arbitration Procedure;
• Mr. Phan Duc Hieu: Standing Member of the Committee for Economy and Finance of the 16th National Assembly, Deputy of the 16th National Assembly - Member of VIAC Advisory Board in Development Strategy;
• Dr. Dang Xuan Hop: Chairman of HopDang's Chambers, Arbitrator at VIAC - Member of VIAC Advisory Board in Arbitration Procedure and Development Strategy;
• Dr. Chau Huy Quang: Managing Partner at Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers, Arbitrator at VIAC, Mediator at VMC - Member of VIAC Advisory Board in Arbitration Procedure and Development Strategy;
• Mr. Ngo Thanh Tung: Partner at Vietnam International Law Firm (VILAF - Hong Duc), Arbitrator at VIAC - Member of VIAC Advisory Board in Development Strategy;

VIAC Advisory Board members are all distinguished experts with extensive practical experience and profound expertise in the fields of international commercial arbitration, mediation and ADR. According to Regulations on the Organization and Operation of VIAC Advisory Board, the Advisory Board shall perform an advisory function to VIAC on professional matters and development strategies at the request of the Chairman, the Secretary General or the Arbitration Secretariat. The scope of consultation includes providing opinions on major issues arising during arbitral proceedings; contributing to the review and refinement of VIAC's rules, regulations and professional guidelines; and advising on developments trends in arbitration and ADR, VIAC's strategic direction, as well as solutions to enhance the operational quality and expand the Centre’s services.

The establishment of the Advisory Board reflects VIAC's long-term development orientation towards building a professional consultative mechanism aligned with best international practices, harnessing the collective wisdom and experience of leading domestic and international experts in support of the Centre's growth. With the accompany of the Advisory Board, VIAC expects to continuously enhance its operational quality, strengthen its institutional expertise, expand international cooperation and consolidate its position as the leading arbitral institution in Vietnam, while step-by-step increasing its presence and prestige in the regional and global arbitration and ADR community.