On the morning of May 10, 2024, Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber (Malaysia), referred to as APIAC(Malaysia), was grandly inaugurated. The opening ceremony was held at 10 a.m. in the center of Kuala Lumpur, attended and witnessed by notable figures from the legal and financial sectors, including Mr. Ma Zhanjun, President of APIAC, Datuk Lawrence S.F Chiong, Ms. Jane Yeo, Lawyer, Mr. C.Y Chan, Executive Director of DLC Consulting Ltd., Lawyer Raymond Ho, a senior Malaysian lawyer, and Lawyer Kevin Li from Zhang Shengfan Law Firm.

Service of process in international commercial arbitration refers to the act of parties, the arbitral tribunal, or arbitration institution delivering relevant arbitration documents to other parties within the framework of the arbitration proceedings. The service of process is a crucial link in arbitration, playing a central role in propelling the procedure forward by facilitating the transfer of arbitration materials among various entities involved in arbitration. In practical terms, the primary purpose of arbitration service is to notify the recipient, enabling them to receive and understand the contents of the arbitration materials in a timely manner. This aids them in effectively participating in the arbitration process, fully exercising their rights to respond, counterclaim, appoint arbitrators, and present cases, thereby advancing the development of the arbitration process. Given that parties involved in international commercial arbitration often reside in different countries, effective implementation of service to ensure all parties are aware of the progress of the arbitration process within an appropriate time frame becomes an extremely important issue.

On the morning of April 24, 2024, Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber (Indonesia) grandly opened. The opening ceremony was held at 10 a.m. local time in Jakarta at the Beltway Office. The event was attended and witnessed by arbitration experts, scholars, lawyers, and corporate representatives such as Mr. Ma Zhanjun, President of Asia Pacific International Arbitration Chamber (“APIAC”), Lawyer Joshua Jordan Bachtra, Lawyer Adam Satria, Ms. Luo Yuanyuan from Southwest University of Political Science and Law, Mr. Michael Angelo R. Hanakin, Mr. Dino Rari Purantara Aldakan, and Mr. Xiang Yazhou.

In today's era of globalization, international trade has become a significant force driving the development of the world economy. However, with the increase in trade activities, commercial disputes are inevitable. How to effectively and fairly resolve these disputes has become a focal point of attention for legal and business communities worldwide. Against this backdrop, the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Arbitration Rules (hereinafter referred to as the "UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules") have emerged. Since their enaction in 1976, these rules have been widely applied globally to resolve various commercial disputes, and their influence cannot be overlooked. This article aims to introduce the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, explore their position and impact in international trade law, and provide readers with understanding and reference.