Rules of Mediation
These Mediation Rules of the Vietnam Traders Arbitration Centre (hereafter referred to as "the Rules") shall apply to mediation of disputes arising out of or relating to legal relationship in commercial activities where the parties have decided to seek an amicable settlement by mediation of their disputes through the Vietnam Traders Arbitration Centre.
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.