A Hong Kong-based intergovernmental mediation body has successfully resolved a maritime dispute between mainland China and Singapore. The organization, International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed), has seen increased membership since its launch last year.

A new intergovernmental mediation body headquartered in Hong Kong has resolved a maritime dispute between parties from mainland China and Singapore this month, as more states have joined the organisation since its launch last year. Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah, secretary general of the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed), revealed the achievement on Friday at a summit, where senior officials reaffirmed Hong Kong’s pledge to act as a mediation centre amid increasing volatility in global...