In this regional update, we provide you with a practical overview of the most notable antitrust legal developments of the third quarter in 2021 that may affect your business.
In this issue:
Australia
ACCC sets the stage for debate on changes to merger control laws
Unfair contract terms set to become illegal and subject to penalties
Bathroom brand, Nero Tapware, admits to likely RPM
ACCC continues its focus on technology and digital platforms
China
Zhejiang AMR imposes new substantial fine for RPM
SAMR imposes behavioural remedies on failure-to-notify violations for the first time
Legislative developments suggest future possible enforcement under Pricing Law
Hong Kong
HKCC publishes advisory bulletin on trade associations
Indonesia
Indonesian Supreme Court issues new rules for appeal hearings
ICC case handling procedures under review
Japan
JFTC annual mergers report reveals active enforcement and continued focus on digital markets
Malaysia
MAVCOM issues Malaysia's first merger clearance decision
Philippines
PCC resumes conduct of own-initiative merger reviews of non-notifiable deals
Singapore
CCCS proposes general guidance on common collaborations between competitors
CCCS consults on proposed amendments to its penalty guidelines
CCCS recommends extension of BEO for certain LSAs
Taiwan
TFTC issues fine for deceptive trade practices over use of competitor's name in online ads
Thailand
OTCC confirms its interpretation of a relevant "merger" in recent decision
OTCC publishes new guidance on SME credit terms
OTCC issues second amendment to Franchise Regulation
Vietnam
Draft revised guiding regulation on telecoms law offers new guidance to dominant businesses in the sector
VCCA releases statistics on merger control practices in last two years