The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Training Academy of Egypt (NTA) in Cairo. The agreement aims to promote international arbitration in Egypt through joint educational initiatives and institutional cooperation. Under the MOU, NTA will support SIAC's presence in Egypt by facilitating connections with government ministries and local businesses, while both organisations will collaborate on arbitration training programmes and events.

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has announced that it has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chamber of Commerce Brazil-Canada and its Center for Arbitration and Mediation (CAM-CCBC) to promote international arbitration and enhance its accessibility and effectiveness. Under the MoU, SIAC and CAM-CCBC will jointly organise conferences, seminars, and workshops focused on international arbitration. The agreement provides that SIAC will, in accordance with its terms, assist in securing preferential rates for CAM-CCBC arbitration hearings at Maxwell Chambers in Singapore. Similarly, CAM-CCBC will facilitate access to preferential hearing facility rates for SIAC arbitration hearings in Brazil.

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and the Chongqing Arbitration Commission (CQAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote international arbitration as a preferred method for resolving international disputes. Under the MoU, SIAC and CQAC will collaborate to organise conferences, seminars, training programmes, workshops and other events related to international arbitration in both China and Singapore. CQAC will offer the use of its hearing facilities at preferential rates for SIAC arbitrations conducted in China, while SIAC will assist on a best efforts basis to arrange bookings of hearing facilities at Maxwell Chambers at preferential rates for CQAC arbitration hearings in Singapore. The MoU was signed on 21 November 2025 in Chongqing, China, during the Second International Commercial Arbitration Forum on the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor.

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has announced that it has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Office for Alternative Dispute Resolution (OADR) of the Department of Justice (DOJ), Philippines. The agreement was signed by the SIAC CEO, Gloria Lim and OADR Executive Director, Margaret Raizza during the SIAC Manila Conference 2025. The agreement aims to promote international arbitration through joint initiatives including conferences, seminars, courses and workshops.

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has announced that it has entered into respective Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Shanghai Bar Association, Jiangsu Bar Association, and Shandong Bar Association (Bar Associations) to promote international arbitration as a preferred method of dispute resolution for resolving international disputes. Under the MOUs, SIAC will be developing and conducting training programmes or workshops. It will jointly organise conferences, seminars and workshops on international arbitration. The Bar Associations will provide support for major events organised by SIAC in their region and invite key members of their local business and arbitration community to attend.

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has announced the release of its 7th edition of Arbitration Rules, set to take effect on 1 January 2025. The SIAC Rules 2025 introduce several key innovations, including new procedures such as the Streamlined Procedure, Preliminary Determination and Coordinated Proceedings. The rules also expand the scope of the Expedited Procedure, enhance the Emergency Arbitrator process and incorporate the SIAC Gateway online case management system. Additionally, SIAC has revised its Schedule of Fees, offering a 50% discount on administration and arbitrator fees for low-value disputes utilising the new Streamlined Procedure. These changes aim to improve the efficiency and integrity of SIAC-administered arbitrations, reflecting the centre's experience in handling over 3,000 international cases since 2016.

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) to promote international arbitration as a preferred method for resolving cross-border disputes. Under the MoU, SIAC and AIAC will jointly organise conferences, seminars and workshops on international arbitration in Malaysia and Singapore. They will also invite key members of their respective local arbitration communities to attend and participate in major events organised by SIAC in Malaysia or by AIAC in Singapore.

This Practice Note provides an introduction to the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) (or ‘the SIAC’). Additional guidance on SIAC arbitration proceedings can be found in the ‘Related documents’ pod. NOTE that on 22 August 2023, SIAC commenced a public consultation on the Draft 7 Edition of the SIAC Rules (the ‘Consultation Draft’). The Consultation Draft proposes significant changes to the existing 6th Edition of the SIAC Rules. Key changes include a proposed introduction of a Streamlined Procedure, provisions regarding disclosure of Third-Party Funding and new provisions expanding and clarifying tribunal powers. SIAC is also proposing implementation of a new electronic case and document system hosted by the institution. See News Analysis: SIAC commences consultation on revisions to its arbitration rules. On 9 December 2024, SIAC officially announced the release of the 7th Edition of the SIAC Arbitration Rules 2025 in force from 1 January 2025. What is SIAC? The SIAC is an international arbitral institution established in 1991. SIAC is an independent, non-profit

The Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb) has announced its annual flagship seminar on developments in Singapore arbitration, to be held on 11 February 2026 in a hybrid format. The seminar will be led by Delphine Ho of the Arbitration Chambers, who will review arbitration-related decisions handed down by the Singapore Courts, including 2025 decisions concerning the setting aside and enforcement of awards and highlight emerging trends from these cases. Registration closes on 2 February 2026.

Arbitration analysis: The Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy (SIDRA) has recommended reforms to Singapore’s International Arbitration Act 1994 (IAA 1994), commissioned by the Ministry of Law to enhance efficiency, certainty, and party autonomy in arbitration. Key proposals include an opt-in right of appeal on points of law, codifying a choice of law rule linking arbitration agreements to the governing law of the underlying contract, and granting courts de novo review of jurisdictional rulings. Gustavo Moser and Jennifer Puntis from the arbitration team in the UK curated and oversaw an analysis by Ervin Tan, Advocate and Solicitor and Director at Adroit Law LLC, who comments on how these measures, while consistent with global reform trends, also depart from English law in important ways. The reforms are designed to control costs, reduce delays, and better meet commercial expectations, though they raise debates about balancing efficiency, accuracy, and finality. Ultimately, the analysis highlights that tribunal quality and institutional practices remain decisive in shaping the arbitration experience.

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