Competition Bites by Rajah & Tann Asia

Regional Competition Conference 2024 EP5: Unlocking South East Asia’s Trade Potential: Regulations, Opportunities, and Challenges

Final Episode of Our Regional Competition Conference Podcast Series! We are wrapping up our insightful 2024 Regional Competition Conference with a deep dive into Southeast Asia’s trade potential. This final podcast episode covers trade regulations like anti-dumping, safeguard policies, export control, and free trade agreements. Featuring: Moderator Tracy Wong (Malaysia) with panellists Duy Cao (Vietnam), Kala Anandarajah (Singapore), Melisa Uremovic (Thailand), and Nazly Siregar (Indonesia). Why Listen? • Understand essential trade regulations and strategies • Master tariff and customs management • Gain insights on trade agreements and compliance

Regional Competition Conference 2024 EP4: Merger Control in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia's merger control landscape is diverse, with each country adopting unique regulations to safeguard competition and consumer interests.  Moderated by Yon See Ting (Malaysia) and joined by our regional panellists Albert Situmorang (Indonesia), Joshua Seet (Singapore), Kittipol Chamsawarng (Thailand), Ly Sopoirvichny (Cambodia), Norge Patacsil (Philippines), and Que Vu (Vietnam), our latest podcast in the 2024 Regional Competition Conference Series breaks down essential considerations for M&A transactions, compliance strategies, and regulatory scrutiny on foreign-to-foreign mergers and gun jumping. What you will learn: • Impact of competition laws on M&A • Key compliance strategies • Regulatory insights on foreign-to-foreign mergers

Regional Competition Conference 2024 EP3: Abuse of Dominance and Vertical Restraints: Distribution and Supply Agreements and Practical Concerns

Curious about how vertical restraints and abuse of dominance impact your business? Our latest podcast, titled “Abuse of Dominance and Vertical Restraints: Distribution and Supply Agreements and Practical Concerns” unpacks critical insights on competition law with our moderator Supawat Srirungruang (Thailand) and expert panellists Albert Situmorang (Indonesia), Norge Patacsil (Philippines), Duy Cao (Vietnam), Elizabeth Lim (Singapore) and Jane Guan (Malaysia). Key takeaways: • Understanding exclusivity, resale price maintenance (RPM), non-compete clauses, and more • Real enforcement cases from across Southeast Asia • Actionable steps to ensure compliance

Regional Competition Conference 2024 EP2: Trade, Tech, and Trust: Navigating E-Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competition in ASEAN

Entitled “Trade, Tech, and Trust: Navigating E-Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competition in ASEAN”, this podcast panel is moderated by Tanya Tang (Singapore) and features panelllists Duy Cao (Vietnam), Ingrid Zega (Indonesia), Ly Sopoirvichny (Cambodia), Melisa Uremovic (Thailand) and Tracy Wong (Malaysia). Join our expert panellists as they explore the evolving landscape of e-commerce regulation across Southeast Asia, including: • Key enforcement actions on e-commerce platforms • Consumer protection measures, including Singapore’s recent action on fake customer reviews • Malaysia's market review initiative on B2C marketplace platforms • Trade issues, from licensing to export control risks Whether you are a business leader, legal professional, or interested in the digital economy, this podcast offers valuable insights on navigating regulatory challenges in the e-commerce sector across the region.

Competition Bites: Updates on Current Investigations of Anti-Dumping and Safeguard

Are you involved in international trade and looking to stay ahead of the latest developments in anti-dumping and safeguard measures? In our latest Competition Bites podcast, Nhung Pham, Associate from Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers in Hanoi, explores the nuances of Vietnam’s trade investigations. From anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures to safeguards, this episode sheds light on the strategies used to protect domestic industries while supporting international trade growth. Key Highlights: • Updates on Vietnam's proactive role in international trade, including participation in 17 FTAs such as the CPTPP and EVFTA • Overview of anti-dumping, anti-subsidy, and safeguard measures to protect domestic industries • Procedures for trade remedy investigations and their significance for Vietnam’s economy This episode is essential for businesses and stakeholders involved in Vietnam's trade sector. Nhung also shares tips to help ensure compliance and mitigate risks in an ever-evolving trade landscape. Find out more about our Regional Competition & Antitrust Practice: https://www.rajahtannasia.com/our-practices/competition-antitrust/ [https://www.rajahtannasia.com/our-practices/competition-antitrust/]   We welcome your feedback! Do provide us with suggestions on what you would like us to discuss on our future podcasts.