Competition Law and Policy in Singapore (2nd Edition) (Print + Digital)

This second edition explores the lessons from the infringement decisions issued by the Competition Commission of Singapore, many of which take into account Singapore’s unique circumstances.

Highlights

•Covers in detail significant developments in Singapore’s competition law environment since the first edition, including:

•The introduction of the Competition (Financial Penalties) (Amendment) Order 2010;

•The revised Competition Commission of Singapore Guidelines on Merger Procedures 2012; and

•Market studies undertaken by the CCS into the industrial property, retail petrol and airline sectors.

•Highlights important lessons and learning points from these developments

•Considers the most recent CCS decisions, including a number of landmark cases:

•Notification for Decision by Visa Worldwide Pte Ltd of Its MIF system as Formalised in the Visa Rules CCS 400/001/06;

•Abuse of a Dominant Position by SISTIC.com Pte Ltd CCS 600/008/07;

•Price Fixing in Bus Services from Singapore to Malaysia and Southern Thailand CCS 500/003/08;

•Infringement of the Section 34 Prohibition in Relation to the Price of Ferry Tickets between Singapore and Batam CCS 500/006/09; •Application for Decision by Singapore Airlines Ltd and Scandinavian Airlines System CCS 400/001/12; and

•Price-fixing in Modelling Services CCS 500/002/09.

Authors: Cavinder Bull SC, Lim Chong Kin

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