Introduction: Why Dispute Settlement Matters in International Trade When goods cross borders, risks follow. A late shipment, an unpaid invoice, or a disagreement over product quality can quickly turn into a costly conflict. This is why dispute settlement in international trade is a central part of doing business globally. International trade involves multiple countries, different legal systems, and diverse business cultures. When disputes arise, they can disrupt supply chains, damage reputations, and result in financial losses. Knowing how …
The Changing Face of Cross-Border Disputes In today’s borderless economy, trade and investment move faster than regulation. Contracts stretch across Asia. When conflicts arise, national courts often struggle to keep pace and traditional litigation would take long. The question of how to maintain fairness, enforceability, and efficiency across different jurisdictions leads naturally to one solution: dispute resolution through arbitration. For decades, arbitration was seen as the tool of large multinationals. Now it has become the language of…
Cross border data flow is the fuel of Asia’s digital economy and the foundation for Vietnam’s long term digital success . Data has become Asia’s most valuable infrastructure. Every algorithm, transaction, and online service depends on it. As information moves across borders, laws collide. Different rules on privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI) are creating a new generation of technology disputes in Asia . For Vietnam one of the region’s fastest-growing digital markets, these disputes are not distant issues. They direc…
Executive Summary From October 25-26th, 2025, the Hanoi convention on cybercrime opens for signature in Hanoi, then remains open at UN Headquarters until December 31st, 2026. Article 64 names Hanoi into the treaty’s opening clause creating an enduring visibility for Vietnam. In here, we will discuss what the Hanoi convention on cybercrime does, why Hanoi is a neutral and practical venue, and opinions from industry. In particular, no matter what, this signing event is a win for Vietnam which happens to be in the crossroad of big powers. On…
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