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Strengthening international law in Asia

10/10/2025

04:53

On 9 October, the 10th Biennial Conference of the Asian Society of International Law opened in Hanoi, gathering hundreds of scholars and legal experts from over 30 countries. Under the theme “Strengthening the Role of International Law in Asia,” the event highlights Asia’s growing voice in promoting peace, cooperation, and legal solutions to regional and global challenge.

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