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…
Statute of limitations in international arbitration – Vietnam perspective The statute of limitations, defining the timeframe within which legal action must be initiated, plays a pivotal role in ensuring justice and protecting parties’ rights in international arbitration. This article examines the application of the statute of limitations in arbitration from Vietnam’s perspective, where its characterization…
Legal Policy on Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) in Vietnam: Updated Since March 2025 The new policy on Direct Power Purchase Agreement (“DPPA”) comes into force on 03 March 2025 via the new Decree No. 57/2025/ND-CP of the Government of Vietnam (“Decree 57”), following the ratification of the New Law on Electricity (2024). Decree 57…
The Seminar on Cost Management in Construction Disputes at SIAC was successfully held On April 9, 2025, as part of HICAC 2025, CNC Counsel successfully hosted a seminar titled “Techniques for Cost Management in Construction Disputes at SIAC” at Vien Dong Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City. The event garnered the attention of lawyers, legal experts,…
On April 10–11, 2025, at Rex Hotel Saigon, CNC is honored to participate in the Ho Chi Minh City International Construction Arbitration Conference (HICAC 2025), an event of great value in the construction field. CNC’s participation in three consecutive HICACs (HICAC 2023, HICAC 2024, and HICAC 2025) demonstrates its strong and lasting commitment to driving…
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…
