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ICC is inviting applications for the ICC Institute of World Business Law Prize, a global award recognising outstanding research in international commercial law, including arbitration.
The ICC Open Market Index (OMI) measures how open economies are to international trade and investment across a range of policy and performance indicators. The 2026 edition reflects the evolving global trade landscape, including the growing importance of services and digital trade, the expanded use of non-tariff measures, and the increasing impact of policy volatility on cross-border commerce. This edition applies the Index to the G7 economies, which together account for roughly one-third of global trade.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) World Council has approved the election of Indian business leader Harsh Pati Singhania as ICC Chair, following a meeting of the ICC World Council at ICC Global Headquarters in Paris today.
Scam advertising is increasingly used as the first step into wider fraud, eroding trust and harming businesses. This framework provides key principles and best practices for platforms, agencies and policymakers to combat scams. Developed by ICC and the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), it advocates for proportionate safeguards and collaboration to strengthen the collective defense.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), on behalf of the UNFCCC Business and Industry constituency, delivers the opening statement at the 64th Sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB64) in Bonn, bringing together parties and observers ahead of COP31.
With the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Svein Tore Holsether, President and CEO of the fertiliser-company, Yara International, joins ICC's Andrew Wilson to detail what fertiliser supply disruptions mean for food production and food security worldwide. Svein Tore explains the risk of crop failures in the world's most vulnerable regions, what governments can do to mitigate the damage and why this crisis should strengthen rather than weaken the case for climate action.
As global challenges intensify and trust in multilateralism is tested, stronger partnerships between the private sector and multilateral institutions are urgently needed. Commissioned by ICC, this IE University report explores how international organisations and businesses can move toward a renewed architecture for global cooperation that delivers a more inclusive and outcome-driven system.
As global fragmentation and power-based approaches increase uncertainty for businesses, ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO joins Vrinda Tiwari, Asia-Pacific Programme Officer at the International Energy Agency (IEA), to discuss the evolving role of business in an increasingly complex global environment. From WTO reform to the Black Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, they make the case for why business must move from observer to active participant in shaping the future of multilateralism.
When Chloe Martin arrived in Paris at the age of 21, her plan was to stay for nine months, learn French, then return to London to pursue a career in publishing. Instead, a chance opportunity led her to ICC, where she discovered a career that combined organisation, people management and international collaboration. Fifteen years later, she now helps coordinate hundreds of high-level court sessions each year, playing a central role in supporting the smooth running of the International Court of Arbitration.
ICC has announced a new dispute resolution initiative to support Lebanon’s economic resilience and recovery, as part of a broader effort to support the country’s private sector amid ongoing economic hardship.
ICC’s digital ATA Carnet system (eATA) goes live on 1 June, beginning the transition from paper-based carnets to an ICC-developed digital system across 30 countries comprising 27 European Union member states, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
The updated ICC Arbitration Rules enter into force on 1 June 2026. In this final article of our six-part series, we explore the clarifications related to written communications, the fixing of time limits for awards and confidentiality. These amendments provide greater clarity of practice to parties, enhance transparency and promote efficiency while preserving the flexibility that characterises ICC Arbitration.
The ICC self-assessment guide is a practical, framework to help businesses that use or develop artificial intelligence (AI) ask the right questions, identify key risks and take proportionate steps towards responsible AI adoption and deployment. Primarily developed for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the guide helps businesses navigate evolving AI regulation and supports more confident, consistent AI decision-making across teams, without in-house legal or technical expertise.
The revised ICC Arbitration Rules enter into force on 1 June 2026. In this fifth article of our six-part series, we explore the introduction of provisions on early determination – a procedural tool designed to help arbitral tribunals dispose, at an early stage, of claims or defences that are manifestly without merit or manifestly outside their jurisdiction. By incorporating this mechanism directly into the ICC Arbitration Rules, ICC reinforces its commitment to assist parties with resolving disputes in a time and cost-effective manner.
Showcasing the strength of chambers in Latin America and the Caribbean, the ICC World Chambers Federation Americas Summit brought together 400 chamber leaders, policymakers and business representatives in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, for two days of high-level dialogue, practical exchange and regional collaboration.
On behalf of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, ICC Court President Claudia Salomon introduces key changes to the revised ICC Rules of Arbitration which enter into force on 1 June 2026.
The updated ICC Arbitration Rules enter into force on 1 June 2026. Among the most notable procedural innovations is the introduction of a new set of opt‑in provisions designed for parties seeking a final award within three months: the Highly Expedited Arbitration Provisions.
The updated ICC Arbitration Rules (Rules) enter into force on 1 June 2026. In this latest article of our six-part series, we showcase amendments to the Expedited Procedure Provisions (EPP) as well as the newly introduced Emergency Arbitration Provisions (EA). These developments reflect the pragmatic response of the ICC International Court of Arbitration to evolving arbitral practice and the expectations of parties, while reaffirming our commitment to balancing procedural efficiency and fairness.
The updated ICC Arbitration Rules (Rules) enter into force on 1 June 2026. In this second article of our six-part series, we explore one of the most significant procedural changes in the 2026 Rules: the removal of mandatory Terms of Reference in standard ICC Arbitration proceedings. The change reflects the ICC International Court of Arbitration’s continued focus on procedural efficiency, flexibility and party‑driven case management.
ICC has welcomed a World Trade Organization agreement by 19 countries not to impose duties on e-commerce following failure to reach agreement at the WTO 14th Ministerial meeting in Yaounde, Cameroon in March.
ICC is inviting applications for the ICC Institute of World Business Law Prize, a global award recognising outstanding research in international commercial law, including arbitration.
