Statistics on Dispute Resolution Activities in 2025

In 2025, VIAC handled 532 new cases, further reinforcing the growing trust of both domestic and international business communities in VIAC as one of Vietnam’s leading dispute resolution institutions. The disputes covered a wide range of sectors, including sale of goods, construction, real estate, finance, and energy, while also expanding into emerging areas such as e-commerce and fintech. This trend reflects both the dynamism of the Vietnamese economy and arbitration’s increasingly important role in commercial activities. To date, businesses from 68 countries and territories have participated in dispute resolution proceedings at VIAC, reaffirming VIAC’s international reputation and standing.
One of VIAC’s most significant institutional milestones in 2025 was the drafting and consultation process for the 2026 Rules of Arbitration, which are intended to replace the 2017 Rules. Effective from 1 March 2017, the 2017 Rules have fulfilled their role over nearly a decade, with approximately 2,000 cases resolved under this framework. However, with 32 years of experience in arbitration, VIAC recognizes that procedural rules must continue to evolve in line with market developments and practical demands. A modern arbitral institution must ensure that its rules remain responsive to the increasingly sophisticated expectations of arbitration users.

*Quoted from Message from General Secretary 2026

SECTION A – STATISTICS ON DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACTIVITIES THROUGH ARBITRATION

1. Number of Cases Handled by VIAC (1993 - 2025)

In 2025, VIAC has handled 532 cases, making a 11.2% increase compared to 2024. The disputes recorded span a wide range in terms of sectors, nature, and complexity of the issues involved. This year marks the highest number of newly accepted cases at VIAC since its establishment. Accordingly, based on dispute resolution statistics from 1993 through the end of 2025, VIAC has handled a total of 3,923 cases.

2. Properties of the Disputing Parties (1993 - 2025)

In 2025, domestic disputes accounted for 274 cases, representing 51,5% of the total number of cases handled by VIAC. The number of disputes involving foreign investment (FDI) and/or disputes with foreign element were 258 cases, accounting for 48,5% of the total number of cases in 2025.

3. Nationalities of Disputing Parties at VIAC (1993 - 2025)

Statistics on the nationalities of disputing parties by the end of 2025 record that businesses from 68 countries and territories have participated in dispute resolution at VIAC. Of these, the majority of parties come from Asia (71%), followed by Europe (16%) and the Americas (9%).

In 2025, dipsuting parties from Singapore, China* (including Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan), the United Kindom constituted the leading group in cases involving foreign parties at VIAC.

For Vietnamese disputing parties, in 2025, statistics show that the two provinces/cities with the highest number of parties participating in dispute resolution at VIAC were Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. The top five provinces/cities with the highest number of disputing parties also included Dong Nai, Bac Ninh, and Lam Dong.

4. Types of Disputes in 2025

In 2025, VIAC handled disputes across a wide range of sectors. Statistics indicate that disputes in the sale of goods accounted for the largest proportion, at 24% of the total number of cases. The second and third most prevalent sectors were construction (23%) and real estate business (20%), respectively. Additionally, VIAC continued to record disputes in various other fields, including finance - banking, logistics, leasing, business cooperation, internal corporate disputes (SPA, SHA), insurance, IP etc.

5. Other Statistics

SECTION B – DISPUTE RESOLUTION THROUGH MEDIATION AT VMC

1. Number of Cases Received (and Properties of Disputing Parties)

In 2018 - 2025, VMC received a total of 42 cases. For disputes that were successfully settled through mediation, 100% of the parties voluntarily complied with the settlement agreement. Several other ongoing cases have also shown positive indications regarding their outcomes.

Statistics on dispute resolution through mediation at VMC from 2018 to 2025 record disputes that are both complex and diverse in terms of sectors. Disputes arising from the sale of goods account for the largest share, representing 33.33% of the total number of cases, followed by construction at 30.95%. In addition, VMC has also recorded disputes in other areas, including services, real estate, and business cooperation activities.

2. Other Statistics