Author: 21st Century Competition

Swaziland: Only two competition cases handled since 2007 (Competition Policy International)

Since The Swaziland Competitions Commission was first established in 2007, reports say the authority has only dealt with two competition cases.

According to reports, despite the low level of enforcement matters, the SCC ensures fair competition in the nation’s markets through various measures, including requiring employees to sign a code of …read more

US: Deal creates largest national aggregate producer (Competition Policy International)

Federal regulators have reportedly cleared the way for a merger that would create the nation’s largest aggregate producer.

According to reports, Martin Marietta can acquire Texas Industries in a $2.7 billion deal, though will be required to divest certain assets. Martin will sell an aggregate quarry and two rail yards, according …read more

Hong Kong: Consumer advocates eager for supermarket crackdown (Competition Policy International)

While Hong Kong awaits the launch of its new competition law next year, consumer advocates are anxiously waiting for regulators to crack down on the supermarket industry.

According to reports, some experts are observing price manipulation, market dominance abuse and other anticompetitive behavior in the grocery industry. The market is lead …read more