In this regional update, we provide you with a practical overview of the most notable antitrust legal developments of quarter 2 in 2022 that may affect your business.
In this issue:
Australia
- ACCC raises concerns with various merger matters
- ACCC seeks contempt charges against party for non-compliance with undertakings
- ACCC grants interim authorisation to address energy crisis
- Strong ACCC enforcement in respect of consumer law claims
China
- Far-reaching updates to Anti-Monopoly Law come into effect 1 August
- China contemplating updates to merger filing thresholds
- China strengthens enforcement against price gouging
Hong Kong
- HKCC succeeds in its first appeal on pecuniary penalties
- HKCC publishes work report and outlook for 2022-23
- Hong Kong authority renews Liner Shipping Block Exemption
Indonesia
- ICC accepts behavioural change in lieu of fine
- Lobster exporter avoids ICC fine due to inability to pay
Japan
- JFTC consults on new rules on information gathering powers
- JFTC sets up new economic analysis unit
- JFTC FY2021 annual report shows continued focus on IT/digital sectors
Malaysia
- Competition law amendments introduce merger control and enhance powers
Taiwan
- TFTC penalises air conditioning operators for concerted action
- TFTC continues enforcement against misleading SEO practices
Vietnam
- Draft Law on E-Transaction to regulate dominant digital platforms
- VCCA publishes 2021 Annual Report
- VCCA releases study on competition law and the protection of IP rights
