Abstract

This article analyzes and compares current Vietnamese laws and United Nations legal instruments regarding arbitration agreements and the determination of applicable law in resolving international commercial disputes. Drawing from this comparative analysis, the authors propose concrete recommendations to enhance the eff ectiveness of Vietnam’s legal framework in handling such disputes, in alignment with the demands of international integration and legal harmonization.

Keywords: Arbitration agreement, applicable law, commercial disputes, UNCITRAL Model Law, New York Convention.