The final match of the FDI Moot National Round between Ladreit (Diplomatic Academy) and Gaja (Ho Chi Minh City University of Law). (Source: Vietnam Society of International Law)

This year, the National Round of the Foreign Direct Investment International Arbitration Moot (FDI Moot) organized by the Vietnam Society of International Law (VSIL) in collaboration with the Foreign Trade University (FTU) attracted a total of 10 teams from many law training institutions across the country.

The qualifying matches took place online. This was a major technical challenge for the Organizing Committee, but it was an advantage because the Jury, consisting of many experts, jurists, lawyers, and famous professors in the field of international investment law from many countries and territories around the world, could participate without geographical barriers.

In particular, the event has the participation of gold sponsors: IDVN, NHQuang & Associates; Bronze sponsors: Baker McKenzie, Dilinh Legal, VICMC, EP Legal, Allen&Overy.

Mr. Nguyen Huu Phu, Deputy Director of the Department of Law and International Treaties, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, presented a commemorative medal in gratitude for the support of Gold Sponsor IDVN and NHQuang & Associates. (Source: Vietnam Society of International Law)

After 2 days of intense competition in the Preliminary Round, Quarterfinals and Semifinals (August 5-12), the Jury selected the 2 strongest teams to enter the final round: Ladreit (Diplomatic Academy) and Gaja (Ho Chi Minh City University of Law).

The Final Match will take place at 2:00 p.m. on August 13 at Room D201, Foreign Trade University, 91 Chua Lang, Dong Da, Hanoi. The event will be attended by many delegates and leaders from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vietnam International Law Society, Foreign Trade University, domestic and international law firms, and interested law students.

At the end of the final match, the first prize went to team Ladreit (Diplomatic Academy), the second prize went to team Gaja (Ho Chi Minh City University of Law).

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Thu Huong, Vice President of Foreign Trade University and Mr. Nguyen Hung Quang, Vice President of Vietnam Society of International Law awarded the first prize to Ladreit team (Diplomatic Academy). (Source: Vietnam Society of International Law)

In addition, the Organizing Committee also announced many meaningful awards for deserving groups and individuals:

- Best individual debate award at the National Round final: Nguyen Thanh An Khuong (Ho Chi Minh City University of Law)

- Best individual debate award: Nguyen Thanh An Khuong (Ho Chi Minh City University of Law)

- Best individual debate award of the entire round: Do Thu Hang (Diplomatic Academy)

- Most dedicated presenter: Nguyen Thanh Nhan (Foreign Trade University)

- The team with the highest total score in the preliminary round: Gaja Team (Ho Chi Minh City University of Law)

- Inspirational team: Vukas (Hue University of Law)

- Third Prize: Team Lacharriere (Ho Chi Minh City University of Law) and Ademola (Diplomatic Academy)

The second prize winning team Gaja (Ho Chi Minh City University of Law) will participate in the Asia-Pacific regional round held in Korea (on the online platform), the first prize winning team Ladreit (Diplomatic Academy) will directly participate in the international round in India.