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Across the globe, and especially in ASEAN, governments and businesses face a rapidly shifting landscape shaped by deglobalization, rising protectionism, supply chain disruptions, and cost volatility. These forces put traditional contract models under pressure, increasing the likelihood of disputes over project delays, cost overruns, and legal uncertainty, particularly in large, cross-border infrastructure developments.

At the same time, Vietnam has entered a new phase in infrastructure development. The country has identified infrastructure as one of its key strategic priorities and is pushing forward with a wide range of major projects. These include the North-South High-speed Railway, the North-South Expressway, Long Thanh International Airport, deep sea ports, metro systems, and green energy infrastructure. Over the coming years, these efforts are expected to draw hundreds of billions of US dollars in investment.

However, the large scale, complex structure, international elements, and increased use of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) expose these projects to significant legal risks. Disputes often arise from construction contracts, EPC agreements, FIDIC terms, and project financing arrangements. In this context, international arbitration has become a trusted dispute resolution mechanism that meets global standards of transparency, expertise, and enforceability.

To address these growing challenges, Dentons ASEAN has launched a regional initiative on arbitration, bringing together Dentons offices and external partners across Asia, Europe, and North America. Dentons LuatViet is honored to serve as the inaugural host of this initiative, with the first Dentons ASEAN International Arbitration Conference to be held in Hanoi on 21 August 2025, under the theme:

"Resolving Infrastructure Construction Disputes in an Era of Deglobalization."

The conference will bring together legal professionals, technical experts, and project stakeholders to exchange insights and practical solutions. The agenda includes keynote speeches, panel discussions, and regional case studies focused on legal frameworks, regional arbitration hubs, enforcement of arbitral awards, and advanced methods for resolving delay and disruption in infrastructure projects.

Event details:

Time: 09:00 to 17:00, Thursday, 21 August 2025
Venue: Pan Pacific Hotel Hanoi, 01 Thanh Nien Street, Ba Dinh Ward, Hanoi
Language: English and Vietnamese (simultaneous interpretation)
Format: In-person participation | Free of charge

Registration deadline: 03 August 2025
(via tinyurl.com/dlv-formen, email: BD.Vietnam@dentons.com, or phone: +84 938 922 368 – contact: Mr. Nhan Nguyen - Business Development Executive)

Dentons ASEAN and Dentons LuatViet are honored to welcome our distinguished guests to join this timely and high-level discussion.

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