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IPBA REGIONAL CONFERENCE 2026: DOING BUSINESS IN ASIA AMID A CHANGING LANDSCAPE

The IPBA Regional Conference 2026 was held on 28 September 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City under the theme “Doing Business in Asia: Opportunities Amid Uncertainty”, as part of the IPBA Mid-Year Council Meeting & Regional Conference 2026. This marked the first time IPBA held its Regional Conference in Ho Chi Minh City. The event […]

Vietnam–China Arbitration Dialogue: Strengthening Governance and Preventing Risks

In 2025, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) handled 532 construction disputes, of which 48.5% involved FDI or foreign elements. These figures highlight the growing importance of contractual risk management and the selection of appropriate dispute resolution mechanisms in cross-border investment and business activities. On September 16, 2026, as part of China Arbitration Week 2026, […]

Asia Legal Attends the 10th Intersessional Meeting of UNCITRAL Working Group III in Vietnam

The 10th Intersessional Meeting of UNCITRAL Working Group III on the reform of Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) took place from September 7–9, 2026, in Ninh Binh. The event was jointly organized by the UNCITRAL Secretariat and the Ministry of Justice of Vietnam. The meeting was co-organized by UNCITRAL and the Government of Vietnam. It brought […]

Conference on the Law on Cybersecurity and the Law on Personal Data Protection

Amid ongoing digital transformation, cybersecurity and personal data protection are receiving increasing attention. These were also the key topics of the Conference on the Law on Cybersecurity and the Law on Personal Data Protection, jointly organized by the Ministry of Public Security and the National Cybersecurity Association (NCA). The Conference brought together representatives from various […]