Hong Kong, July 8, 2025 — The Hong Kong Competition Commission has conducted a major enforcement operation in its investigation into suspected cartel conduct among swimming pool service providers, executing search warrants at 12 premises, […]
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First Criminal Case Launched for Failing to Appear Before Hong Kong Competition Commission
Hong Kong, 27 May 2025 — The Competition Commission has initiated the first criminal prosecution related to a failure to appear before the Commission without reasonable excuse, marking a significant enforcement milestone under the Competition […]
First Criminal Conviction for Non-Compliance with Hong Kong Competition Commission Investigation
The Hong Kong Competition Commission (HKCC) has welcomed the conviction of Ms. Lui Miu Ching Jessica, marking the first criminal case for obstructing a competition investigation in Hong Kong. Ms. Lui was found guilty of […]
Hong Kong Competition Commission Launches SME Hub to Boost Compliance
Hong Kong, January 21, 2025 – The Competition Commission has unveiled the “Small and Medium Enterprises Competition Compliance Hub” (SME Hub), a one-stop platform designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigate competition law […]
HK Competition Tribunal Imposes $1.45 Million Fine, Concluding Cleansing Service Cartel Case
Hong Kong’s Competition Tribunal has concluded a case involving cartel conduct in the cleansing services sector, resulting in penalties totaling HK$22.29 million and director disqualification orders against three individuals. The orders granted today (20 January) […]
HK Upcoming Seminar on Competition Ordinance
The Competition Commission is hosting a free-of-charge webinar on the Competition Ordinance on 25 April 2025 (Friday), from 3:30pm to 5:30pm via Zoom. The session will cover key aspects of the Ordinance, including an overview, […]
China and Hong Kong Boost Antitrust Cooperation
On January 9, Meng Yang, Deputy Director of China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), met with Samuel Chan Ka-yan, Chairperson of Hong Kong’s Competition Commission, to discuss key issues related to antitrust enforcement, fair […]
Hong Kong’s Competition Commission and ICAC Sign MoU to Combat Corruption and Anticompetitive Practices
The Competition Commission (CC) and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) of Hong Kong have signed (18 December) a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in tackling corruption and anti-competitive practices. The agreement, formalized […]
HK Commercial Cleaning Services Slapped with $1.5M Cartel Fine
Hong Kong Commercial Cleaning Services Limited (HKC) has admitted to engaging in cartel conduct and will pay a penalty of HK$10.96 million (USD1.5 million), following legal proceedings initiated by the Competition Commission (Commission). The case, […]
HK Competition Commission Marks a Year of Enforcement, Advocacy Milestones
The Competition Commission has released (4 December) its annual report for 2023/2024, highlighting significant achievements in enforcement, advocacy, and advisory efforts to uphold competition standards in Hong Kong. Enforcement Highlights The Commission processed 320 complaints, […]
