The court is seen as complementing the arbitration sector in Singapore. The SICC 'might even expand the scope for internationalising Singapore law', said Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon as he opened the court. A committee has been established at the Singapore Academy of Law to look at ways to promote the transnational convergence of commercial laws in Asia.
Laboratory
The country is investing in the training of judges through the new Singapore Judicial College. One part of the college that has attracted much attention is the laboratory that conducts empirical judicial research. Source: Business Times
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