TABLE OF CONTENTS

Article 1. Application

Article 2. Commencement of Mediation Proceedings

Article 3. Number of Mediator(s)

Article 4. Appointment of Mediator(s)

Article 5. Submission to Mediator

 Article 6. Representation and Assistance

Article 7. Role of Mediator

Article 8. Administrative Assistance

Article 9. Communication between the Mediator and the Parties

Article 10. Disclosure of Information

Article 11. Cooperation of the Parties with the Mediator

Article 12. Suggestions by the Parties for Settlement of Dispute

Article 13. Settlement Agreement

Article 14. Confidentiality

Article 15. Termination of Mediation Proceedings

Article 16. Resort to Arbitration or Court

Article 17. Mediation Costs

Article 18. Procedure for Payment of Mediation Costs

Article 19. Responsibilities of the Mediator in Arbitral or Judicial Proceedings

Article 20. Admissibility of Evidence in Arbitral and Judicial Proceedings

VTA’s Model Arbitration Clause: “Mọi tranh chấp phát sinh từ hoặc liên quan đến hợp đồng này sẽ được giải quyết bằng trọng tài tại Trung tâm Trọng tài Thương nhân Việt Nam (VTA) theo Quy tắc tố tụng trọng tài của Trung tâm này”. “Any dispute arising out of or in relation with this contract shall be resolved by arbitration at the Vietnam Traders Arbitration Centre (VTA) in accordance with its Rules of Arbitration”.

The Vietnam Trade Arbitration Center (VTA) is responsible for organizing and coordinating the resolution of business disputes through institutional arbitration, with jurisdiction over disputes including: (i) disputes arising from commercial activities between parties; (ii) disputes involving at least one party engaged in commercial activities; and (iii) disputes as prescribed by law to be resolved by arbitration.