Singapore: Sovereign Immunity: Public Sector Government

The Appellate Division in Ee Hup Construction Pte Ltd v China Jingye Engineering Corporation Limited (Singapore Branch) & Anor [2025] SGHC(A) 3 (the "Judgment") rendered an interesting decision that, among others, dealt with the effect of withdrawing backcharges from an adjudication and its effect on a subsequent call on a performance bond.

What happens if a party seeks the "cost of cure" as damages for loss suffered due to defective works, but the party does not intend to repair the defects?

The new rules aim to increase efficiency and lower arbitration costs, while ensuring fairness and enhancing the enforceability of arbitration awards.