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
