The Next Stage in Vietnam’s Tile Case On September 29, 2025, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) released the Vietnam AD23 anti-dumping investigation questionnaire to selected exporters. This marks the shift from the initial sampling stage to the full investigation stage in the tile case against India. The decisive deadline is clear, that all responses must be filed by November 5, 2025 (Hanoi time). For sampled exporters, this questionnaire is the gateway to determining individual duty margins. For non-sampled exporters, the ou…
A Global Skill Arriving in Vietnam “Mediation briefs” may sound unfamiliar to most future legal practitioners in Vietnam, but in the United States this term has become an essential part of professional mediation practice. It refers to a structured written document that helps both the mediator and the parties understand the facts, issues, and interests in dispute before the mediation session begins . Through the initiative supported by the Weinstein International Foundation (WIF), the concept of mediation briefs is being introduced to V…
Why Real Experience Matters In October 2023, I was fortunate to receive an opportunity from the Weinstein International Foundation to shadow some of the most respected mediators at JAMS in the United States. Over the course of several mediations, covering disputes from construction projects, shareholder disagreements, class action lawsuit, housing health issues, to insurance claims, I observed not just theory, but the living process of mediation in action. Through these experiences, I learned that while every mediation is unique, most f…
Competition Schedule for October 2025 Students participating in the International Mediation Writing Competition 2025 should take note of the following schedule: October 1, 2025 : Begin self-learning of basic mediation concepts with materials to be published on VietnamADR.com. October 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM (Webinar): Question & Answer session on competition rules and guidelines to prepare for the memo. October 15, 2025 at 12:00 Noon (Webinar): Training in English on “How to write an effective mediation brief” (joining with students f…
Introduction Imagine being in a room with the best student teams from around the world, negotiating real-life commercial disputes under the guidance of top international mediators. This is exactly what the ICC Mediation Competition offers. For Vietnamese students, this is not only a chance to showcase talent but also a bridge to global networks, practical skills, and professional growth. If you learn mediation today , you open the door to tomorrow’s opportunities, and the ICC Mediation Competition is one of the brightest gateways. …
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