Author: 21st Century Competition

Pakistan: Competition watchdog founder, chairman speaks out on future hopes (Competition Policy International)

The acting chairman of Pakistan’s Competition Commission, Dr. Joseph Wilson, recently spoke with reporters to discuss his time at the watchdog and future hopes for competition policy in the nation.

In his interview, Wilson discusses the eight months he has spent so far as acting chairman as “demanding,” especially considering the …read more

US: Steve Jobs seen as ‘walking antitrust violation’ in wake of Silicon Valley suit (Competition Policy International)

The legacy of Apple founder Steve Jobs is again in question in the wake of news that various technology companies, including Apple, reached a settlement only days ago over allegations by employees that the companies colluded to make non-poaching agreements, keeping wages artificially low.

Antitrust guru Herbert Hovenkamp, a professor of …read more

Asia: Merck eyes profits abroad after $2.6B AZ buy (Competition Policy International)

Germany-based pharmaceutical and chemical firm Merck is reportedly eyeing new business in Asia after the completion of its acquisition of UK-based AZ Electronic Materials.

According to reports, Merck announced last Friday that its $2.6 billion acquisition of AZ has been finalized; Merck hopes the buyout will boost its position across Asia, …read more

US: Netflix emerges as outsider in Comcast merger opposition (Competition Policy International)

While Netflix spoke out against the proposed merger between cable giants Comcast and Time Warner Cable only weeks ago, reports say the company seems to be the lone opposition to the deal as other companies look to get on Comcast’s good side.

As reports explain, top content providers including YouTube, Amazon, …read more