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CCCS clears Proposed Merger between Essilor and Luxottica

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Date: 20 April 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (“CCCS”) has issued a clearance decision on the proposed merger between Essilor International (Compagnie Generale d’Optique) S.A (“Essilor”) and Luxottica Group, S.p.A. (“Luxottica”) (collectively “Parties”). CCCS has concluded that the merger, if carried into effect, will not infringe the section 54 prohibition of the Competition Act (Cap. 50B).

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No Evidence of Anti-Competitive Behaviour in Pharmaceutical, Building Material Sectors - MyCC

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KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 10 (Bernama) - The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) said there was no conclusive evidence of anti-competitive behaviour between industry players in the pharmaceutical and building material sectors in Malaysia based on its two market review reports. The findings of the two market reviews - 'Market Review on Pharmaceutica ...
Date: 10 April 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Bernama

Competition Watchdog gets New Name, bigger Role

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The Competition Commission of Singapore has been renamed as the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore from April 1 onwards, and has taken over the enforcement of rules relating to retailers that persist in unfair trade practices as well.
Date: 07 April 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Singapore Law Watch

Competition (Amendment) Regulations 2018

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These Regulations come into operation on 1 April 2018.
Date: 29 March 2018; Type: Federal Subsidiary Legislation; Citation: No. S 180; Source: Singapore Statutes Online

Grab-Uber Deal faces Interim Action to ensure Competition

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The Competition Commission of Singapore has proposed an interim measure that will require both firms to maintain independent operations while the commission checks whether these companies have infringed the Competition Act.
Date: 31 March 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Singapore Law Watch

Proposed Poultry Slaughtering Hub: CCS consults on Proposed Commitments provided by Joint Venture Parties to address Competition Concerns

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The Competition Commission of Singapore (“CCS”) is conducting a public consultation from 28 March 2018 to 3 April 2018 and invites interested parties to provide feedback on the commitments proposed by Mr. Tan Chin Long (“TCL”), Kee Song Holdings Pte. Ltd. (“KSH”), Sinmah Holdings (S) Pte. Ltd, Tong Huat Poultry P ...
Date: 28 March 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore

Ayala Land-Central Azucarera de Tarlac Asset Deal gets Nod

The Philippines
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MANILA, Mar 8 (PNA) - The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved the transaction between Ayala Land, Inc. and Central Azucarera de Tarlac
Date: 08 March 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Philippine News Agency

PCC okays Ningbo Joyson’s Buyout of Takata Assets

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MANILA, Feb 28 (PNA) - The Merger and Acquisition Office (MAO) of the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved the buyout of Takata Corporation’s assets by Ningbo Joyson Electronics Corp.
Date: 28 February 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Philippine News Agency

Competition (Amendment) Bill

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This Bill seeks to amend the Competition Act.
Date: 27 February 2018; Type: Federal Bill; Citation: Bill No. 8/2018; Source: Singapore Statutes Online

Anti-Trust Body okays SMC Global Power Deals

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MANILA, Feb 26 (PNA) - The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) sees no anti-competitive behavior in SMC Global Power Holdings, Inc.’s purchase of shares in Masin-AES Pte. Ltd., AES Transpower Pte. Ltd., and AES Philippines, Inc.
Date: 26 February 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Philippine News Agency

EU ready to help PH in strengthening Enforcement of Competition Law

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MANILA, Feb 21 (PNA) - The European Union (EU) is willing to help the Philippines in strengthening the enforcement of the Philippine Competition Act (PCA), EU Ambassador to the Philippines Franz Jessen said.
Date: 22 February 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Philippine News Agency

Anti-Trust Body may ease Rules

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MANILA, Feb 22 (PNA) - The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is eyeing to ease some of its rules, more particularly about the rules on forbearance.
Date: 22 February 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Philippine News Agency

PCC urged to hike P1-B Notification Threshold

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MANILA, Feb 21 (PNA) - The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has received requests to hike the current PHP1-billion notification threshold for merger and acquisition deals.
Date: 21 February 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Philippine News Agency

PCC voids Udenna-KGLI Deal, fines Firms

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MANILA, Feb 19 (PNA) - Udenna Corp. and KGL Investment Cooperatief (KGLI Coop) are facing twin penalties following the decision of the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) on the transaction between the two companies.
Date: 19 February 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Philippine News Agency

Proposed Decision on Seven Tuition and Day Care Centres for Price Fixing Conduct

Malaysia
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 - The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) had issued a proposed decision against seven (7) tuition and day care centres for infringing section 4 of the Competition Act 2010 (CA 2010) by collectively agreeing to fix and standardise the fees charged for the tuition and day care services in the SS19 Subang Jaya area. The agreeme ...
Date: 08 February 2018; Type: Legal News; Source: Competition Commission
Indonesia

Supervisory Commission to crack down on International Cartel Networks

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) will be immediately in charge of cracking down on the international cartel networks, chairman of the commission Syarkawi Rauf said at a press con ...

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Malaysia

No Evidence of Anti-Competitive Behaviour in Pharmaceutical, Building Material Sectors - MyCC

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 10 (Bernama) - The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) said there was no conclusive evidence of anti-competitive behaviour between industry players in the pharmaceutical and building material sectors ...

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Myanmar

Draft Bill against Real Estate Monopolies sent to Attorney General

A draft bill to prevent real estate monopolies and increase government tax revenue is being submitted to the Attorney General’s office, according to Deputy Planning and Finance Minister U Maung Maung Win.

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Singapore

CCCS clears Proposed Merger between Essilor and Luxottica

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (“CCCS”) has issued a clearance decision on the proposed merger between Essilor International (Compagnie Generale d’Optique) S.A (“Essilor&rdqu ...

Competition Watchdog gets New Name, bigger Role Competition (Amendment) Regulations 2018 Grab-Uber Deal faces Interim Action to ensure Competition more

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CCCS clears Proposed Merger between Essilor and Luxottica

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (“CCCS”) has issued a clearance decision on the proposed merger between Essilor International (Compagnie Generale d’Optique) S.A (“Essilor”) and Luxottica Group, S.p.A. (“Luxottica”) (collectively “Parties”). CCCS has concluded that the merger, if carried into effect, will not infringe the section 54 prohibition of the Competition Act (Cap. 50B).

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