What are Languages in Arbitration Proceedings in Vietnam?

What are Languages in Arbitration Proceedings in Vietnam?

According to Article 10 of Vietnam Law on Commercial Arbitration, language used in arbitration proceedings resolving dispute is Vietnamese if both parties are Vietnamese or foreign language as agreed by parties if one of the parties is foreign owned enterprise. In particular:

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For disputes involving no foreign element, the language to be used in arbitral proceedings is Vietnamese, except disputes to which at least one party is a foreign-invested enterprise. When a disputing party cannot use Vietnamese, it may use an interpreter.

For disputes involving foreign elements or disputes to which at least one party is a foreign-invested enterprise, the parties shall reach agreement on the language to be used in arbitral proceedings. If they have no such agreement, the arbitration council shall decide on the language to be used in arbitral proceedings.