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
