The event took place at the Center for Innovation Startup Support, with the participation of representatives of departments, legal experts, lecturers and many businesses in the city. On the same day, Da Nang also organized a thematic workshop on resolving trade disputes.
The program is coordinated by many units, including the Da Nang Innovation Startup Support Center, the University of Economics - University of Da Nang, Fundgo Fund and Fundgo Law Company Limited.
At the launching ceremony, delegates performed the ribbon cutting ceremony, officially putting the APEC VN Branch in Da Nang into operation. This is considered a step to add a new legal institution to the Central region, creating more transparent and modern dispute resolution options for businesses.
Within the framework of the event, APEC VN announced the Board of Directors of Da Nang Branch and introduced a team of referees and mediators. Mr. Do Van Chuoc was appointed as Chairman and Director of the Branch. The deputy directors and members of the board of directors are all experts selected from litigation agencies, departments, law lecturers and experienced arbitrators. The complete arrangement marks the period when the Branch officially operates.
In his speech assigning tasks, the representative of the Branch emphasized four key areas: building solidarity; improving expertise; strengthening connections with departments and enterprises; and maintaining professional ethics in all refereeing decisions.
At the seminar, experts presented the content of the investment attraction mechanism according to Resolution 222/2025/QH15, methods of resolving international trade disputes, intellectual property and requirements for developing legal human resources in the context of the digital economy. These presentations help businesses access new perspectives and increase the ability to prevent legal risks.
The launching event of APEC VN Branch in Da Nang is considered an important contribution to the city's legal and business ecosystem, especially in the period when Da Nang aims to become an international financial center.
