The Canadian Bar Association

Published purpose

The project aims to foster a more inclusive, rules-based trade system in Vietnam by equipping legal institutions and professionals with the tools to shape and implement fair, transparent, and internationally aligned legal frameworks. The project will support Vietnam’s Ministry of Justice (MOJ) in strengthening its legal capacity to better engage in international trade and investment. The key activities of the project include: i) Building long-term legal capacity, especially in trade law and free trade agreements (FTAs); ii) Training government officials and legal professionals in negotiation and dispute resolution; iii) Supporting legislative drafting related to FTAs (pending further clarification); iv) Helping Vietnam meet international ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards, which are increasingly important for global competitiveness; and v) Improving the skills of Vietnamese lawyers and arbitrators to handle disputes involving foreign investors and government contracts.