Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony between UEH College of Economics, Law and Government (CELG) and Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC)

28 Nov, 2022

On the morning of November 25, 2022, the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between the UEH College of Economics, Law and Government and the Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC) was held at Room B1. 1001 University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. This was an important event marking the long-term and sustainable cooperation between the two sides in scientific research, teaching activities, and exchange of experts.

In 2021, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) officially announced the university restructuring strategy, aiming to build a multidisciplinary and sustainable university in the period of 2021 - 2030. Accordingly, the UEH College of Economics, Law and Government (UEH - CELG) was established to carry out the task of training high-quality human resources capable of identifying and solving problems in the fields of economics, law and state management with complex nature in global, regional and Vietnamese scale.

With the goal of connecting the University and legal support organizations, on the morning of November 25, 2022, the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony (MoU) between UEH - CELG and the Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VAIC) took place at Room B1.1001, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. This was an important event marking the long-term and sustainable cooperation between the two sides in scientific research, teaching activities, and exchange of experts.

Overview of the signing ceremony

Attending the signing ceremony, on the side of Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC) were Dr. Tran Du Lich - Vice President of Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC), MSc. LS. Chau Viet Bac - Deputy General Secretary of VIAC cum Deputy Director of VIAC Ho Chi Minh City branch and the arbitrators of VIAC.

On the UEH side, there were Dr. Dinh Cong Khai - Vice President of UEH, cum Vice Head of UEH College of Economics, Law and Government, Dr. Duong Kim The Nguyen - Dean of School of Law - UEH College of Economics, Law and Government, Dr. Nguyen Thi Anh - Vice Dean of School of Law - UEH College of Economics, Law and Government and lecturers from School of Law - CELG - UEH.

Speaking at the Signing Ceremony, Dr. Dinh Cong Khai emphasized: “The bilateral cooperation brings many practical benefits to teaching, scientific research, and expert exchange. In particular, this cooperation agreement will give Law students the opportunity to have early access to the practice of dispute resolution in the field of business and commerce, thereby accumulating more knowledge and practical experience to serve their job after graduation”.

Dr. Dinh Cong Khai and lecturers from the School of Law attending the signing ceremony

At the ceremony, Dr. Tran Du Lich and MSc.LS. Chau Viet Bac sent congratulations on Vietnamese Teachers' Day to all UEH lecturers, and also expressed his desire for long-term cooperation in conducting research, exchanging information, and organizing seminars and conferences in the future.

VIAC delegation and lecturers from CELG - UEH School of Law

Delegates performing the signing ceremony

Delegates presenting gifts

The Signing Ceremony marked an important milestone in the good cooperation between UEH - CELG and VIAC. This cooperation agreement created conditions for UEH lecturers and students to have the opportunity to visit, practice, hone skills, and exchange with arbitrators in the implementation of legal activities.

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