Malaysia’s energy sector is undergoing a transformation driven by digitalisation and deregulation, two forces reshaping the industry’s competitive landscape and technological advancement.

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore finds its promotional discounts and labelling misleading.

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore has given positive guidance in the first case considered under the streamlined process outlined in its guidance note on Business Collaborations Pursuing Environmental Sustainability Objectives to assess collaborations pursuing environmental sustainability objectives.

Indonesia's antimonopoly commission, Komisi Pengawas Persaingan Usaha (KPPU), has fined Google LLC Rp 202.5 billion ($13.1 million) for monopolistic behavior and abuse of its dominant market position.

Indonesia’s Investment Minister and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Rosan Roeslani, has announced Apple’s commitment to invest $1 billion (Rp 15.9 trillion) in the country.

2024 marked a significant escalation in the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore's (CCCS)’s enforcement efforts, with a particular focus on bid-rigging conduct. This update explores these significant developments and what they mean for businesses, especially those engaged in tendering and competitive processes.

The Competition (Block Exemption for Liner Shipping Agreements) Order was recently renewed for five years pursuant to the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore’s recommendations. This update highlights the key features of the renewed Order and its implications.

The US International Trade Commission has concluded its investigation into anti-dumping and countervailing duties concerning imported extruded aluminum from 14 countries, including Vietnam. 

This update examines some of the legislative and regulatory changes in competition law across Southeast Asia over the third quarter of 2024.

Food delivery platform Foodpanda will issue full refunds to users who subscribed to its Pandapro service between July 1 and September 30, following an investigation by the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore.

The Federation of Thai Industries has urged the Thai government to require foreign e-commerce platform operators to register as legal entities to better regulate the influx of low-cost imports that are negatively impacting local manufacturers.

The Singapore government has decided to terminate the proposed acquisition of Income Insurance by German insurer Allianz, citing that the transaction is “not in the public interest” in its current form. 

Indonesia is ramping up efforts to curb the import of low-cost goods, primarily targeting the textile sector, which has been adversely affected by a surge in inexpensive imports.

This article encapsulates and evaluates the 2023 decisions of the Singapore courts on competition law. It is authored by Kala Anandarajah.

CapitaLand Ascott Trust (Clas) is set to acquire the 329-room lyf Funan Singapore from the Ascott Serviced Residence Global Fund (ASRGF) for $263 million. This strategic move, announced on October 1, is anticipated to boost quarterly dividends for investors.

True Corporation is set to consolidate the loyalty programmes of its True and Total Access Communication brands into a single scheme next year.

Thailand’s Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai announced that the government plans to establish a dedicated panel to tackle the surge of inexpensive Chinese-made products flooding both online and traditional markets.

Singapore has reclaimed its position as the world's most competitive economy in 2024, according to the latest report by the International Institute for Management Development.

Purexygen, a water dispenser firm in Singapore, has been instructed to cease making misleading claims regarding the health benefits of alkaline or filtered water on its website and social media platforms. 

The Malaysian Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) is set to collaborate with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDN) to take action against companies that discriminate against Malaysian palm oil.