In this regional update, we provide you with a practical overview of the most notable antitrust legal developments of quarter 1 in 2022 that may affect your business.
In this issue:
Australia
- ACCC announces compliance and enforcement priorities for 2022/23
- CDPP withdraws charges in bank criminal cartel case
- ACCC continues focus on digital platforms
- Federal Court imposes AUD 12 million penalty for exclusive dealing
China
- China’s top court considers pay-for-delay settlement agreements for first time
- Heightened scrutiny of RPM continues in China
- China announces 5 year antitrust enforcement plan
Hong Kong
- HKCC investigates online food delivery platforms
- HKCC investigates passenger car warranty terms and conditions
Indonesia
- Merger control filing deadline to revert to original 30 day period
- ICC to certify competition compliance programs
- ICC begins investigation of palm oil
- ICC issues first decision under law governing large and small business cooperation
Japan
- First parallel imports case resolved under commitment procedures
Singapore
- CCCS issues proposed decision against warehouse operators for price-fixing
Taiwan
- TFTC releases draft White Paper on the Digital Economy
Thailand
- TCCT updates post-closing merger notification form
- TCCT publishes new unfair trade practice guideline
- Public consultation commences for credit term guidance amendment
- Authority undertakes review of competition law enforcement in Thailand