by 21st Century Competition | May 11, 2014 | Global Blogs
Unless the Philippines adopts a comprehensive competition policy, the nation will remain subject to corporate fraud, according to economic expert Cecilio T. Arillo. In an op-ed, Arillo calls for antitrust law to be implemented in the Philippines to protect against...
by 21st Century Competition | May 11, 2014 | Global Blogs
South Africa’s Competition Commission is reportedly probing steel company ArcelorMittal for allegations of “excessive pricing.” The steelmaker announced Friday it was under investigation by regulators for pricing policies regarding its tinplate and flat steel...
by 21st Century Competition | May 11, 2014 | Global Blogs
Top eyeglass manufacturers in China are reportedly cutting their prices by as much as 30 percent in the midst of an antitrust probe into the industry. China’s National Development and Reform Commission first began investigating the market last August when it...
by 21st Century Competition | May 11, 2014 | Global Blogs
CollegeNET, which services universities with operational technologies, has reportedly filed an antitrust complaint against the Common Application, an organization that allows prospective university students to fill out a one-size-fits-all applications accepted by...
by 21st Century Competition | May 11, 2014 | Global Blogs
Italy’s regional administrative court in Lazio has reportedly tossed antitrust fines issued to various shipping liners in 2013 by the nation’s competition authority. More than $7.5 million in penalties were first imposed on four companies for allegedly...
by 21st Century Competition | May 11, 2014 | Global Blogs
A recently-announced coffee merger threatens the industry’s leading rival Nestle with a new competitor, according to reports. A number-two rival is set to emerge after Mondelez International and D.E Master Blenders merge into a venture based in the Netherlands....