SINGAPORE
APIAC International Arbitration Month
On May 30, the Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber (APIAC) successfully held the opening event of “2026 APIAC International Arbitration Month” in Singapore, together with a salon on “Legal Protection and Dispute Resolution for Cross-Border Investment.”
SINGAPORE
As the opening event, the Singapore session marked a significant beginning, setting a new starting point and direction for APIAC’s exchanges and cooperation with international partners across sectors. Attendees included an embassy consul and representatives from the legal, arbitration, education and business communities.
APIAC
At the outset, APIAC Co-President 马占军 delivered opening remarks, reviewing APIAC’s development since its establishment and reaffirming its core mission in global development. He expressed the hope that the International Arbitration Month series would further promote professional exchanges and practical, efficient cooperation across sectors, contributing to the development of cross-border dispute resolution mechanisms.
During the professional exchange session, three invited speakers addressed the salon’s theme. Mr. Michael Lee discussed key cross-border business issues that Chinese lawyers should consider in light of changes in the international arbitration landscape. Professor Yi Zaicheng offered an in-depth analysis of the risks and challenges of online arbitration. Mr. Clarence Lun explored legal protection and dispute resolution for cross-border investment, presenting perspectives of both professional and practical value.
Michael Lee
Yi Zaicheng
Clarence Lun
Following the presentations, attendees continued professional exchanges on international arbitration, cross-border investment protection and dispute resolution practice, with lively discussions throughout.
APIAC
The opening event concluded successfully with a networking dinner, laying a strong foundation for the subsequent series. Going forward, APIAC will continue to draw on its professional mechanisms and international resource network, leveraging the distinctive strengths of its local centers to provide higher-quality, more efficient and professional cross-border dispute resolution services for businesses along the Belt and Road and around the world.
