First Permanent Court of Arbitration Vietnam Conference held in Hanoi
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) and the Vietnam Association of International Law (VSIL) co-organised the first PCA Vietnam Conference in Hanoi on November 15.
Participants at the first PCA Vietnam Conference. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)💧 – The Ministry of ForeignAffairs, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) and the Vietnam Association ofInternational Law (VSIL) co-organised the first PCA Vietnam Conferencein Hanoi on November 15.
The event was held on the occasion of the first anniversaryof the opening of the PCA Office in Hanoi which is the fifth of its kind in theworld along with the PCA headquarters in the Peace Palace in The Hague. Participants at the event discussed measures to build trustamong countries, new issues and trends in international investment, energytransition, the current situation, and the outlook of international commercialarbitration in Vietnam. Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vusaid that Vietnam supports the PCA's activities and actively promotes cooperationwith the PCA through its representative office in Hanoi. In the Resolution commemorating the 125th anniversary of thePCA, Vietnam and other countries at the United Nations General Assemblyrecognised the PCA's role in promoting peaceful measures to solve internationaldisputes, including conciliating measures in addition to arbitration procedures. He said that Vietnam respects basic principles of internationallaw, including the principle of peaceful solution of international disputes. To perfect the socialist rule-governed state, Vietnam needs aneffective legal system with a force of qualified lawyers, extensiveinternational integration, and a dynamic legal environment. Marcin Czepelak, Secretary General of the PCA, thanked theGovernment of Vietnam, ministries, and agencies for supporting the PCA Officeduring the past year. He emphasised that the conference reflected the PCA's fundamentalvalues of peace, legal principles, and prosperity, creating opportunities forpolicymakers, experts, legal practitioners, and businesses to discuss recentdevelopments in conciliation procedures between countries, dispute resolutionprocedures by arbitration between countries and investors as well as amongbusinesses. Regarding the operation of the PCA Office in Hanoi in the pastyear, it dealt with nearly 30 cases, had activities to connect with the lawyerand arbitrator community in Vietnam, and held training activities for employees ofministries, agencies, and State-owned corporations in Vietnam. In the coming time, through its office in Hanoi, the PCA hopes tocontinue to coordinate with Vietnamese agencies to improve regulations onarbitration proceedings to help them meet international standards and create afavourable environment for international arbitration in Vietnam. Czepelak expected that the PCA Vietnam Conference to become an annualevent and Vietnam will become an arbitration venue in cases handled by thePCA./.
Vietnam always treasures and appreciates the role of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in assisting countries to peacefully settle international disputes by arbitration procedures and international conciliation, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has told PCA Secretary General Marcin Czepelak.
The Vietnamese delegation to the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue, led by Deputy Minister of Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Hoang Xuan Chien, attended plenary sessions, the official banquet and bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the event, which took place in Singapore from June 2-4.
Secretary-General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague Marcin Czepelak has lauded Vietnam’s cooperation and strong performance in implementing the agreement to set up a PCA representative office in Vietnam, describing the country as a good example in partnership with the PCA.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang hosted a reception in Hanoi on August 31 for Secretary-General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Marcin Czepelak, who is on a visit to Vietnam on the occasion of the first anniversary of the PCA Office in the country.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the Netherlands Ngo Huong Nam has asked the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) to continue supporting Vietnam in enhancing capacity in the field of international law to serve socio-economic development and international integration.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Participants at the first PCA Vietnam Conference. (Photo: VNA) 
