In this regional update, we provide you with a practical overview of the most notable antitrust legal developments of the first quarter in 2021 that may affect your business.
In this issue:
Australia
ACCC announces its compliance and enforcement priorities for 2021
Shipping company criminally convicted and fined AUD 24 million for cartel conduct
Sporting goods wholesaler fined AUD 350,000 for resale price maintenance
ACCC continues digital platforms focus
China
China issues Anti-Monopoly Guidelines for Platform Economy
SAMR continues to strengthen enforcement against failures to notify
SAMR clarifies rationale behind abusive refusal to deal decision
SAMR fines cement joint venture for cartel conduct
Hong Kong
HKCC appeals for larger fines in renovation cartel
Japan
New law affecting digital markets in Japan now in effect
Malaysia
MyCC issues second abuse of dominance decision, in first finding on exclusive dealing
Philippines
PCC raises administrative fines for violations of competition law
CEO issues Statement of Objections against Developer for abuse of dominance
Singapore
CCCS flagship conference spotlights competition issues in the digital sector
Taiwan
TFTC to overhaul prescribed merger notification form
TFTC to publish White Paper on Digital Economy Policy
Thailand
OTCC opens for public hearing on Draft Guideline on Credit Terms with SME's
Vietnam
Regulators continue to review economic concentration notifications
Vietnam issues draft Decree on the management of costs incurred in competition procedures