What is Venue for Dispute Settlement by Arbitration in Vietnam?

According to Article 11 of Vietnam Law on Commercial Arbitration, the venue for dispute settlement by arbitration in Vietnam is as agreed by parties or decided by arbitration council.  In particular:

The parties may reach agreement on venues for dispute settlement. If no agreement is made, the arbitration council shall decide on such venue. A venue for dispute settlement may be within or outside the Vietnamese territory.

Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitration council may hold a meeting at a venue regarded as appropriate for its members to exchange opinions, for taking witnesses’ statements, consulting experts or for assessing goods, assets or other documents.

Arbitration lawyers in Vietnam at ANT Lawyers with accreditation in national and international arbitration practice could help providing legal advice in disputed matters, and guide the clients throughout the process. The arbitration lawyers could also advise the clients on various matters from choice of arbitrator, choice of arbitration rules, ad-hoc or institutional arbitration, place of arbitration, enforcement of arbitral award.