In this regional update, we provide you with a practical overview of the most notable antitrust legal developments over Q1 2020.
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In this issue:
Australia
- 2020 enforcement priorities announced
- ACCC authorizes various industry measures in the interim to address COVID-19 impact
- ACCC accepts commitments from parties in first concerted practices case
- Public consultation on AdTech Inquiry commences
China
- Merger review timeframes unaffected by operational impacts of COVID-19
- Higher regulatory scrutiny in certain sectors amid coronavirus outbreak
- Sweeping changes proposed to the law since AML came into effect in 2008
Hong Kong
- HKCC issues first infringement notice
- HKCC calls for wider reform of new premium taxi scheme
Indonesia
- Authority suspends merger notifications until 6 April
- Government considers proposed amendments to competition law
Japan
- Government considers new law affecting digital markets in Japan
Malaysia
- MyCC confirms per se illegal approach in first RPM decision
- MyCC renews block exemption order in respect of liner shipping services
Philippines
- DOJ releases draft procedural rules for criminal competition matters
- PCC increases mandatory notification thresholds for mergers
- PCC suspends merger review processes and timelines during community quarantine period
Singapore
- CCCS investigates three contractors for bid rigging
Taiwan
- Authority revises interpretation of "control" in merger reviews
Thailand
- TCC continues to focus on merger reviews
- TCC issues guideline on unfair trade practices for franchises
Vietnam
- Vietnam passes long-awaited guiding competition regulations
- Competition authority members yet to be appointed
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