2024 was a year of significant development in the APAC region. Competition regulators continued to flex their muscle in merger control and remain committed to tighter controls on big tech. Looking ahead to 2025, competition...more
2/11/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Australia ,
China ,
Competition ,
Digital Platforms ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Japan ,
Mergers ,
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Regulatory Agenda ,
Software ,
South Korea
In recent years, sustainability and ESG compliance have become pivotal factors in consumer purchasing decisions. The luxury fashion industry, as a significant contributor to CO2 emissions, faces increasing scrutiny in this...more
11/26/2024
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Carbon Emissions ,
Commercial Litigation ,
Competition ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
Fashion Industry ,
France ,
Germany ,
Greenwashing ,
Italy ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Luxury Goods ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Sustainability ,
UK ,
United States
It has been a productive year for the Australian Government through its award of multiple feasibility licences under the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 (Cth) and its associated regulatory framework (OEI...more
10/16/2024
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Capital Markets ,
Competition ,
Electricity ,
Energy Projects ,
Foreign Investment ,
Joint Venture ,
Legislative Agendas ,
New Legislation ,
Offshore Wind ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight
As we move into the second half of 2024, the competition law landscape across the Asia-Pacific region continues to shift towards tighter regulation and increased enforcement. Faced with the intricate challenges of modern...more
7/30/2024
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Asia Pacific ,
Australia ,
Cartels ,
China ,
Competition ,
Enforcement ,
Hong Kong ,
Japan ,
Merger Controls ,
New Legislation ,
Philippines ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
South Korea ,
Taiwan ,
Technology Sector
As we move into 2024, legislative reform is on the minds of competition regulators in the region as they turn to competition policy to address perceived challenges in market structures and limit the extent to which businesses...more
2/27/2024
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Asia Pacific ,
Australia ,
China ,
Competition ,
Indonesia ,
Japan ,
Merger Controls ,
Mergers ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
South Korea ,
Unfair Competition
The Australian Government has commenced consultation on options to reform Australia's merger regime, including a shift to a mandatory suspensory regime. Businesses have until 19 January 2024 to respond to the consultation....more