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The Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) was launched on Jan. 5, as the city-state looks to become a global disputes hub.

According to Channel News Asia (CNA), Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon on the same day announced the appointment of 11 international judges to work alongside local judges for the SICC. These judges include Sir Vivian Ramsey from the United Kingdom, Carolyn Berger from the U.S., Yasuhei Taniguchi from Japan, and Dominique T. Hascher from France.

Local judges included former Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong, who will sit as a judge of the SICC. CNA added that a Singapore Judicial College will be launched for the continuing training and development of judges.

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