12 TOPICS ABOUT THE FIDIC CONTRACT 1999 12 Topics about the FIDIC contract 1999 will clarify some issues that FIDIC users in Vietnam are concerned about 12 topics on FIDIC contracts 1999. This is an annual activity for the community based on the positive feedback of 10 topics of the 1999 FIDIC contract that CNC…
Extension of Time for Completion and penalties for slow progress is a complex issue and is specified, globally, in most construction contract templates such as FIDIC, NEC, ENAA, VOB, as well as in construction contracts in Vietnam. Accepting the invitation from the Faculty of Economics and Construction Management, Lawyer Le The Hung – Management Partner…
Recently, Coronavirus or COVID-19 has not only emerged, but has rapidly become a worldwide problem, Vietnam is one of more than 163-countries compromised by this pandemic. In addition to direct affects on human health and life, this pandemic has adversely affected the economy – locally and globally. In particular the business activities and business lines…
Presently, there are a variety of options available for resolving disputes – mediation, commercial arbitration, and of course, a court of law. Dispute resolution in a court of law should be considered as a “last resort” when and if the parties of the dispute fail to reach a consensus on the method of resolution. Read…
Following the success of 2023 and 2024, the Society of Construction Law – Vietnam, in collaboration with the Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC), organizes the Ho Chi Minh City International Construction Arbitration Conference – HICAC 2025 with the theme: “Raising the Bar: Enhancing Quality in Dispute Resolution for Vietnam’s Construction Projects – Bridging International Expertise…
Objections to the Jurisdiction of the Arbitral Tribunal In arbitration proceedings, the arbitral tribunal plays a central role, directly influencing the quality and efficiency of dispute resolution. However, the tribunal’s jurisdiction is not always recognized or accepted. In practice, objections to the tribunal’s jurisdiction often arise when one party believes that the tribunal lacks the…
Introduction to the Seminar In international construction disputes, especially at the Singapore International Arbitration Center (SIAC), effective cost management plays a key role in the optimization of disputing parties’ benefits. Firm understandings of the mechanism of costs and the optimization of disputing parties’ benefits in combination with practical experience would allow enterprises to minimize financial…
Legal Policy on Rooftop Solar (RTS) in Vietnam: Updated Since March 2025 Since 03 March 2025, following the ratification of the New Law on Electricity (2024), the policy on Rooftop Solar (“RTS”) system for self-production and self-consumption has been governed by the new Decree No. 58/2025/ND-CP of the Government of Vietnam (“Decree 58”). Decree 58…
Introduction to the FIDIC 2017 Contract Management Course After 17 years, the First Edition of the Construction Contract published by the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) (FIDIC Red Book 1999, FIDIC Yellow Book 1999, FIDIC Silver Book 1999) was revised and introduced at the FIDIC International Contract Experts Conference on the 5th of December…
Introduction to the FIDIC 2017 Contract Management Course After 17 years, the First Edition of the Construction Contract published by the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) (FIDIC Red Book 1999, FIDIC Yellow Book 1999, FIDIC Silver Book 1999) was revised and introduced at the FIDIC International Contract Experts Conference on the 5th of December…
8 Notable Events on Dispute Resolution in 2025 We are pleased to introduce to our readers 8 notable events on dispute resolution in 2025 that CNC plans to organize, including: Experience in Dispute Resolution at VIAC Experience in Dispute Resolution at SIAC FIDIC 2017 Contract Management Course in Ho Chi Minh City Experience in Preparing…
09 New points of SIAC Rules 2025 The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), a leading international arbitration centre in the region, has published the 7th Edition of the Arbitration Rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC Rules 2025”) which will come into force on 01 January 2025. Drawing on the SIAC’s experience in dispute…
