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"Empowering Connections: The 3rd Asia Pacific Regional Meeting in Vietnam"

Join us for the 3rd Asia Pacific Regional Meeting of the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA) in the enchanting city of Ho Chih Minh, Vietnam! On 19th September 2025, we will gather at a premier venue to explore pressing legal challenges and opportunities in the Asia Pacific region.

This year's theme, "Empowering Connections: Advancing Legal Excellence in Asia," reflects our commitment to fostering collaboration among young international lawyers. Attendees can look forward to dynamic panel discussions featuring industry leaders who will share insights on topics such as the evolving landscape of technology and law, sustainability in legal practice, and the intricacies of cross-border legal frameworks.

In addition to enriching discussions, the event will offer ample networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers and mentors while enjoying the rich culture and cuisine of Vietnam. Don't miss the chance to enhance your professional journey in a vibrant setting that celebrates both tradition and innovation.

Mark your calendars and prepare to be inspired! Stay tuned for the full programme and further details.

Programme

Empowering Connections: The 3rd Asia Pacific Regional Meeting in Vietnam

08:30

09:00 - 09:30

09:30 - 10:45

A panel of seasoned lawyers from various jurisdictions will explore cross-border corporate, commercial, and governance challenges, focusing on conflicts between regional legal systems. They will discuss potential solutions to these conflicts, with particular attention on enforcing foreign awards within the region. They will also examine how arbitration contributes to resolving cross-border commercial disputes.

Moderator:
  • Stefan Ewers, GvW Graf von Westphalen, Vietnam
Speakers: 
  • Kyle Lee, WongPartnership, Singapore
  • Yuankai Lin, RPC, Singapore
  • Eviana Leung, Gianni & Origoni, Hong Kong
  • Fabian Hoffmann, Boettcher Law, Australia
10:45 - 11:00

11:00 - 12:40

Harnessing AI and Innovative Approaches to Boost Your Legal Practice.

  • 11:00 – 12:00: Chris J Reed - 5 Top Tips on How to Become a Linked Rock Star

    Chris J Reed is the founder of Black Marketing, a Singapore-based agency that offers fully managed, tailored services for handling clients' LinkedIn profiles. Chris is known as “The Only CEO with a Mohawk”. He has nearly 70,000 followers and will share practical strategies for lawyers to elevate their LinkedIn game.

  • 12:00 – 12:20: Adrian Wu - How Self-Media is Changing Traditional Customer Acquisition

    Adrian Wu is the Founder and CEO of Shanghai Legdejet Information Technology Co., Ltd. He established Legdejet, a leading professional vertical Multi-Channel Network in China's legal industry, dedicated to helping lawyers strengthen their online branding and expand their practice through innovative short-video marketing solutions. 

  • 12:20 – 12:40: Shiwen Zhang - Digital Dominance: How Young Lawyers Can Leverage New Media and AI to Build Brands and Conquer Markets

    Build a compelling personal brand and optimize social media campaigns to convert digital engagement into tangible client acquisition and market expansion.

    Shiwen Zhang, a leading entertainment lawyer and influencer in China, is recognized for empowering legal professionals to leverage new media for personal brand development. Praised by international media as a "digital-age visionary" . The author of The Way to China’s Entertainment Market and the bestseller Celebrity Legal Risk Management, she also co-drafted China’s Generative AI intellectual property guidelines. With over 700,000 words of thought leadership content, her work has garnered over 1 million online views.
12:40 - 13:30

14:00

Get together at the lobby at the hotel
14:30 - 16:30

  • 14:30 – 15:15: VIAC: Introduction to VIAC
The VIAC is the leading Vietnamese arbitration & mediation institution, administering domestic and international disputes from Vietnam’s key trade and investment partners. Throughout the three decades of its operation, VIAC has been spreading its wings as a reputable international mediation and arbitration institution in Vietnam, gaining trust and becoming the destination for both domestic and international business communities.

  • 15:15 – 15:45: Coffee break

  • 15:45 – 16:30: Ng Si Ming: Arbitration in Southeast Asia: A Comparative Overview of Other Arbitral Rules
Ng Si Ming is a partner and co-founder of Chua & Partners, a boutique dispute resolution law firm based out of Singapore.

He has a diverse dispute resolution practice with a focus on international arbitration in the infrastructure, construction, and energy sector. In addition to the infrastructure, construction, and energy sector, he has acted in international arbitrations involving a broad spectrum of subject matters including complex financial transactions, joint ventures, service agreements, and Web 3 and digital assets.

Si Ming has also acted in arbitration related litigation brought before the Singapore courts. At his previous firm, he was involved in the successful representation of the defendant in two related applications to set aside arbitral awards in the Singapore courts (CNQ v CNR [2021] SGHC 287 & CNQ v CNR [2022] SGHC 267).
17:00

18:00

  • Dress code: Casual
18:15


Dinner cruise on the Saigon River
Drinks are ordered and payable individually.
Buffet dinner is included in the registration fee and will start at 18.45 and the boat will depart at 19.45 for a cruise in the Saigoon River. Return to the dock at 21.15
21:30

Fees & General Info

AIJA Members
AIJA Members - On or before September 19
90 €
For all
Non-members (local VN) - On or before September 19
100 €
Non AIJA Members
Non-members (rest) - On or before September 19
145 €

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Scholarships

If you are a lawyer under 35 years old and meet the requirements, apply to our Scholarship Programme for this event. You can check more details here.

Prepare your stay

AIJA has negotiated a room-block in the seminar venue and you will be able to book your rooms at a preferential rate in the below link:

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Organising Committee

Nirmalan AMIRTHANESAN
Nirmalan AMIRTHANESAN (VIETNAM)
Sebastian BLASIUS
Sebastian BLASIUS Gateway Law Corporation (SINGAPORE)
Jing LEI
Jing LEI Capital Equity Legal Group (CHINA)
Liu LIU
Liu LIU (CHINA)
Louise WONG
Louise WONG Messrs. B. Mak & Co., Solicitors (HONG KONG)
Steven ZHOU
Steven ZHOU Shanghai Hui Ye Law Firm (CHINA)

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