In this regional update, we provide you with a practical overview of the most notable antitrust legal developments of quarter 1 in 2023 that may affect your business.
In this issue:
Australia
- ACCC announces 2023/24 compliance and enforcement priorities
- ACCC continues to push for reforms to Australia's merger clearance regime
- ACCC takes action against alleged cartel supplying mining camps
- Continued focus on Digital Platforms as an enforcement priority
China
- SAMR updates rules to clarify approach to merger control review
- SAMR updates rules to mirror AML amendments on monopoly agreements
- SAMR updates rules on abuse of dominance
Hong Kong
- HKCC commences first cartel proceedings involving government subsidy scheme
Indonesia
- New regulation overhauls merger control procedure
- New regulation introduces filing fees for merger filings
- New case handling regulation introduces expedited process
- KPPU addresses market definition issues in the digital economy
Japan
- JFTC announces significant cartel enforcement in electricity and pharmaceutical sectors
- JFTC releases final sustainability and antitrust guidelines
Malaysia
- CAT upholds MyCC's RM1 million financial penalty on warehouse operators
Philippines
- New PCC chair appointed and priority sectors announced
- PCC revises filing thresholds for notifiable deals
Singapore
- CCCS focuses on digital platforms, sustainability and the aviation sector
Taiwan
- TFTC broadens scope of exemptions from merger review and deals subject to simplified procedures
Thailand
- New TCCT Secretary-General and commissioners commence office
Vietnam
- Key appointments at Vietnam Competition Commission announced
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