Compatibility of Vietnamese law with the Singapore Convention on mediation in cross-border commercial disputes

The growth of cross-border trade calls for effective, flexible, and enforceable mechanisms for resolving international disputes. In this context, the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on Mediation) establishes a uniform mechanism for recognizing and enforcing international mediated settlement agreements. This study examines the Convention’s origins and legal significance, as well as the current framework for commercial mediation in Vietnam. It assesses the compatibility of Vietnamese civil procedure law with the Convention’s standards, focusing on its scope of application, formal requirements, recognition procedures, and grounds for refusing enforcement. On this basis, the article proposes legal reforms and measures to strengthen institutional capacity in preparation for Vietnam’s accession to and implementation of the Singapore Convention on Mediation.