Vietnam presents a lucrative market for foreign shipping lines, offering opportunities to exploit freight routes to numerous countries and continents worldwide. The potential for foreign shipping lines to serve exporters and importers in Vietnam is substantial. We frequently receive inquiries from shipping lines about establishing a commercial presence in Vietnam, whether they are planning to… Continue reading Establishing a Commercial Presence in Vietnam: What Foreign Marine Shipping Lines Need To Know
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Labour restructuring and laying off in Vietnam – Legal risks and what to acknowledge
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, particularly in an environment as dynamic as Vietnam, the necessity of labor reorganization cannot be overstated. As we navigate through periods of economic instability, such restructuring becomes not just advisable but imperative for the survival and growth of our companies, including those in the shipping lines and beyond. Labour… Continue reading Labour restructuring and laying off in Vietnam – Legal risks and what to acknowledge
[A SERIES OF ARBITRATION NOTES] EPISODE 12| SIAC NEW RULES FOR 2025| Change Of Representatives
Introduction The landscape of international arbitration continues to evolve as institutions strive to balance procedural flexibility with certainty and fairness. One particularly nuanced area gaining increasing attention is the regulation of changes in party representation during arbitral proceedings. The Singapore International Arbitration Center‘s (SIAC) latest rules revision introduces significant modifications to how changes in representation… Continue reading [A SERIES OF ARBITRATION NOTES] EPISODE 12| SIAC NEW RULES FOR 2025| Change Of Representatives
Navigating the legal procedures for Debt Recovery from Industrial Park Land Use
Foreword Leasing land use rights and factories within industrial parks are common activities when entrepreneurs embark on business ventures or expand their operations. The rental fees for land use rights and factories often entail substantial value, along with additional costs such as real estate brokerage fees. During the execution of these leasing agreements, some parties… Continue reading Navigating the legal procedures for Debt Recovery from Industrial Park Land Use
DELIVERY OF CARGO WITHOUT SURRENDER OF BILL OF LADING – A POTENTIAL RISK
Facts of the case The shipping line, based on the House Bill of Lading issued by its agent in Vietnam, has delivered the goods to the buyer while not receiving the surrendered Bill from the buyer. Therefore, the seller has brought up a claim against the shipping line’s agent, which was actually at the shipping… Continue reading DELIVERY OF CARGO WITHOUT SURRENDER OF BILL OF LADING – A POTENTIAL RISK
UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS IN COLLISION DISPUTES: INCONSISTENCIES IN EVIDENCE
Foreword Over many years of engaging in litigation related to collisions, our legal team has encountered numerous unexpected situations with respect to the evidence presented by opposing parties in court. One particular case from four years ago involved a container vessel that, due to a lack of proper lookout, collided with a bulk carrier during… Continue reading UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS IN COLLISION DISPUTES: INCONSISTENCIES IN EVIDENCE
[A SERIES OF ARBITRATION NOTES] EPISODE 11 | Active Promotion of Mediation Under the SIAC Rules 2025 – Rules 32.4 and 50.2
Abstract: The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has unveiled its 2025 Rules, introducing significant advancements aimed at enhancing the efficiency and flexibility of arbitration. Notably, Rules 32.4 and 50.2 actively promote the use of mediation as a complementary dispute resolution mechanism. These provisions reflect a growing international trend toward integrating mediation within arbitration frameworks, offering… Continue reading [A SERIES OF ARBITRATION NOTES] EPISODE 11 | Active Promotion of Mediation Under the SIAC Rules 2025 – Rules 32.4 and 50.2
AMS 2025 WRAP-UP: ANHISA AND LAWYER DANG VIET ANH – ADVANCING INNOVATION IN ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION
The AMS 2025 series – the Arbitration and Mediation Symposium 2025 organized by the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) in collaboration with leading law universities – concluded successfully in early April 2025. With the overarching theme “Time Management in Arbitration: Practical Necessity and Implementation Tools”, AMS 2025 became a key platform for arbitrators, mediators, legal… Continue reading AMS 2025 WRAP-UP: ANHISA AND LAWYER DANG VIET ANH – ADVANCING INNOVATION IN ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION
[A SERIES OF ARBITRATION NOTES] EPISODE 10 | SIAC RULES: EMERGENCY ARBITRATOR AND EMERGENCY ARBITRATION PROCEDURE UNDER SIAC RULES 2025
Foreword In international arbitration, parties often require urgent relief before the full arbitral tribunal is constituted. To address this need, many arbitral institutions, including the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC”), have introduced the Emergency Arbitrator (“EA”) mechanism under Rule 12.1 of the SIAC Rules 2025, as its dedication to a more efficient and modern framework… Continue reading [A SERIES OF ARBITRATION NOTES] EPISODE 10 | SIAC RULES: EMERGENCY ARBITRATOR AND EMERGENCY ARBITRATION PROCEDURE UNDER SIAC RULES 2025
[A SERIES OF ARBITRATION NOTES] EPISODE 9 | SIAC Rules 2025[1]: Can the Notice of Arbitration and Response to the Notice of Arbitration be amended?
Foreword The Notice of Arbitration is one of the most crucial documents in commencing arbitral proceedings under the SIAC Rules[2]. It presents key information, including both substantive claims and procedural applications. As a result, there is always a possibility that amendments, modifications, or supplements may be necessary. Correspondingly, the Response to the Notice of Arbitration… Continue reading [A SERIES OF ARBITRATION NOTES] EPISODE 9 | SIAC Rules 2025[1]: Can the Notice of Arbitration and Response to the Notice of Arbitration be amended?