President of VIAC Prof. Dr. Le Hong Hanh shared insights at National Scientific Conference LJDC: Multiple perspectives on corporate social responsibility in connection with legal frameworks

In a society marked by constant transformation, the law plays a key role in maintaining justice, safeguarding the rights of individuals and businesses, and fostering sustainable development. Shifts in economic, political, and cultural contexts call for a responsive and adaptable legal system capable of addressing real-world challenges. Against this backdrop, on March 20th, 2025, the Faculty of Law at UEF hosted the National Scientific Conference titled “Law, Justice, and Development”, with this year’s theme focused on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The event was jointly organized by UEF, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH), and the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC).

 

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): A bridge between law, justice, and sustainable development

Kicking off the Plenary Session, Prof. Dr. Le Hong Hanh - President of VIAC delivered the keynote presentation about “Justice, law and development: Their intertwined nature and role in sustainable development.” He emphasized that CSR goes beyond mere legal compliance to embrace justice, ethics, humanity, and social equity. In other words, economic development must go hand in hand with moral responsibility.CSR enables businesses not only to operate within the bounds of the law but also to address broader social challenges, protect workers’ rights, and move toward sustainable development. Companies that implement CSR effectively can enhance transparency in governance, build reputation, contribute to societal stability and fairness.

Prof. Dr. Le Hong Hanh - President of Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) in his speech

With a timely and highly relevant topic, the conference attracted a large number of experts, researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates. Participants engaged in in-depth discussions on current legal issues, contributing practical insights and potential solutions in the context of global integration. According to Dr. Ngo Minh Hai – Vice President of UEF and Head of the Organizing Committee, the conference received over 100 academic papers, 85 of which were selected for publication in the conference proceedings, and 12 were presented across three thematic panels. These presentations underscored the critical importance of establishing and adhering to CSR in today’s business environment.

The conference offered diverse and in-depth perspectives on CSR — from its role in corporate governance and human resource development to its legal requirements and economic implications. Discussions during the sessions shed light on the current state of CSR in Vietnam and suggested various directions for businesses to enhance their social responsibility, aligning with trends in sustainable development and international integration.

Some photos of the conference