Indochine Counsel’s 20th Anniversary Client Seminar: Looking Ahead to Vietnam’s Next Growth Era

Ho Chi Minh City, 22 September 2026

On 18 September 2026, Indochine Counsel hosted the 20th Anniversary Client Seminar in Ho Chi Minh City under the theme “Vietnam’s Next Growth Era: Investment Opportunities, Business Expansion and Resilience in the Age of AI”.

Marking two decades of Practical Commercial Law, the seminar brought together clients, business leaders, investors, partners and members of the wider business community for an afternoon of practical discussion on the opportunities and challenges shaping Vietnam’s next phase of development.

Two Key Conversations

The first session, Investment & Business Expansion, explored the evolving investment landscape in Vietnam and the movement of capital, FDI and M&A. Discussions focused on where new opportunities are emerging and what businesses need to consider when turning investment opportunities into executable business strategies.

Mr. Dong Le – Managing Director, Head of Market Research & Consulting Services of FiinGroup.
Mr. Dang The Duc – Managing Partner of Indochine Counsel (left) and Mr. K. Gothard Christiansen – CEO & Founder of AesirX (right).
Ms. Pham Thi Thanh Lan – Partner & Co-Head of Corporate and M&A of Indochine Counsel.
Mr. Dang Hoan My – Partner & Co-Head of Corporate and M&A, Projects & Infrastructure of Indochine Counsel.
Panel Discussion 1, titled “Opportunities and Challenges in Vietnam’s Next Growth Phase: How Can Business Prepare to Scale and Succeed?”. Featuring FiinGroup, Partners and Senior Associates from Indochine Counsel.

The second session, Business Resilience, examined how AI, data and digital risks are changing the way businesses operate. Speakers and panelists discussed practical considerations around regulatory compliance, data protection, cybersecurity and dispute risks, with a focus on moving beyond compliance on paper towards effective operational controls.

Ms. Thai Gia Han – Senior Associate & Head of IP & TMT Practice Group from Indochine Counsel.
Mr. Pham Viet Tuan – Partner & Head of Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Real Estate & Construction from Indochine Counsel.
Panel Discussion 2, titled “From Compliance to Resilience: Managing AI, Cybersecurity, Data and Regulatory Challenges in the Next Growth Era”. Featuring AesirX, Vietnam Traders Arbitration Centre (VTA) and Partners and Senior Associates from Indochine Counsel.

The programme brought together legal, market and technology perspectives, with valuable contributions from FiinGroup, AesirX and Vietnam Traders Arbitration Centre (VTA), alongside speakers and panelists from Indochine Counsel’s Partners and Senior Associates.

Celebrating 20 Years of Practical Commercial Law

The seminar also marked an important milestone in our twenty-year journey. Over the past two decades, our work has been shaped by the businesses, clients and partners we have had the opportunity to work alongside, as Vietnam’s commercial and legal landscape has continued to evolve.

We would like to sincerely thank FiinGroup, AesirX and Vietnam Traders Arbitration Centre (VTA), all speakers and panelists, and everyone who joined us for their time, insights and contributions.

We also extend our appreciation to our media partners – BeLuxCham, British Chamber of Commerce Vietnam (BritCham), Institute of Singapore Chatered Accountants (ISCA) and Vietnam Independent Directors (VNIDA) – for their valuable support in helping us connect with the wider business community.

Most importantly, we are grateful to our clients, partners and friends for being part of our twenty-year journey. Your trust, support and continued engagement have been an important part of this journey.

Stay tuned for more events and celebrations as we continue to mark 20 years of Practical Commercial Law.

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For more information or to discuss how we can support your business, please contact our team
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