In 2016, Vietnam became a signatory to the Hague Service Convention (HSC) - a multilateral international agreement which simplifies service of court documents between member countries. Since then, Vietnam has been facing implementation difficulties, as almost half of the dossiers submitted by provincial authorities were returned for not meeting the required standards, leading to delays and, as a result, reducing the time available for dispute resolution through the courts. In addition, there has been a rising trend in cases. This week, USAID’s Governance for Inclusive Growth Program and the Ministry of Justice’s Department of International Law conducted training programs in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to improve the capacity of government and judicial officials at the provincial level on the implementation of convention. So What? Vietnam’s ability to effectively implement the HSC is pivotal to its deeper integration into the global economy, paving the way for sustainable, economic growth.