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2025
28 Feb This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission welcomes conviction in Hong Kong’s first criminal case for non-compliance of its investigation powers
25 Feb This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission hosts Hong Kong Competition Exchange 2025
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of competition law enforcement in Hong Kong
21 Jan This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission launches “Small and Medium Enterprises Competition Compliance Hub”
Grasping competition law with ease to minimise risk of contraventions
20 Jan This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission welcomes Tribunal’s orders in cleansing service cartel case
Case concluded with HK$22 million penalty and three director disqualification orders imposed

2024
18 Dec This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission and ICAC sign MoU to strengthen cooperation - 30 staff members completed first joint enforcement training
• Memorandum of Understanding
9 Dec This link will open in a new windowHong Kong Commercial Cleaning Services admits liability and agrees to over HK$10 million penalty in cleansing service cartel case
13 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission conducts search in case relating to government subsidy scheme
3 Oct This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission welcomes amendments made by BYD Company Limited to its car warranty manual
29 Aug This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission issues statement on first criminal case relating to non-compliance with its investigation powers
28 Aug This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission’s “Post to Compete” Social Media Advocacy Challenge 2024
CCC Ming Kei College team named Champion
26 Aug This link will open in a new windowJoint Press release: Competition Commission and ICAC conduct second joint operation against bid-rigging and corruption over building maintenance
31 Jul This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission welcomes judgment in first cartel case relating to government subsidy scheme
12 Jul This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission’s response to media enquiries on Government’s study of regulation of online hire car hailing platforms
7 Jun This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission welcomes Tribunal’s orders in first cartel case relating to government subsidy scheme
24 May This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission’s docudrama COMPETE: Cartel Hunters named Winner in international advocacy contest
26 Apr This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission welcomes the appointment of Chairman and Members and announces the re-appointment of Chief Executive Officer
18 Apr This link will open in a new windowJoint Press Release: Twenty netted, syndicate smashed in Competition Commission and ICAC first joint operation against corruption and tender-rigging over building maintenance
11 Mar This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission and Education Bureau conduct inaugural training course on competition law for secondary school teachers
19 Feb This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission launches "Post to Compete" Social Media Advocacy Challenge 2024
• Event poster
17 Jan This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission conducts search regarding funeral service case
16 Jan This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission launches citywide roving tour of “Combat Price Fixing Cartels” pop-up exhibit
10 Jan This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission and Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation co-publish Competition Compliance Manual for Businesses in Guangdong and Hong Kong
• The Manual

2023
29 Dec This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission accepts commitments offered by Foodpanda and Deliveroo
• Commitments made by Foodpanda and Deliveroo
14 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission takes estate agencies’ price-fixing cartel case to Competition Tribunal
• Case Summary
• Questions and Answers
10 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission consults on proposal to accept new commitment offered by Deliveroo
• Notice of Consultation and Proposed Commitment
7 Sep This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission concludes investigation into proposed Joint Business Agreement between two major airlines
15 Aug This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission conducts surprise visit to New Territories (Shatin) Forensic Medicine Centre
10 Aug This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission and HKU Business School co-organise 2023 Competition Enforcers and Academics Summit
19 July This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission signs MoU with Guangdong Administration for Market Regulation to strengthen cooperation on competition issues in the Greater Bay Area
• Memorandum of Understanding (courtesy translation)
12 July This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission welcomes rectification by Hong Kong Taxi and Public Light Bus Association on taxi rental fee recommendations
20 Jun This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission conducts another search regarding fish wholesale case in Aberdeen and invites fishery industry to provide information
• Online questionnaire (available in Chinese only)
15 Jun This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission welcomes Tribunal’s orders in mail inserter cartel case
14 Jun This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission launches educational campaign on Resale Price Maintenance
1 Jun This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission consults on proposal to accept commitments offered by Foodpanda and Deliveroo
• Questions and Answers
• At a glance
• Notice of Consultation and Proposed Commitments
23 May This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission commences second set of proceedings concerning air-conditioning works in Competition Tribunal
22 Mar This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission takes first cartel case relating to government subsidy scheme to Competition Tribunal
• Fact Sheet
• Case Summary
20 Feb This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission launches “Cartel Hunters – Learn more about the Competition Ordinance” educational programme

17 Jan This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission enhances model “Non-collusion Clauses” to strengthen protection for procurers against attempts to undermine competition
• Model Non-Collusion Clauses and Non-Collusive Tendering Certificate
6 Jan This link will open in a new windowStatement by the Competition Commission regarding estate agencies’ internal memos on commission for first-hand property transactions

2022
20 Dec This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission conducts search regarding fish wholesale case in Aberdeen
27 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission and Government departments conduct joint operation at Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market
24 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission wins Directors of the Year Award 2022
23 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission publishes Annual Report 2021/2022
• Full version
• Summary
4 Nov This link will open in a new windowATAL Building Services admits liability in air-conditioning works cartel cases and accepts cooperation terms including payment of a penalty of HK$150 million
10 Oct This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission accepts commitments offered by seven car distributors to remove car warranty restrictions
• Commitments made by car distributors
18 Sep This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission launches Hong Kong’s first docudrama on competition law cases COMPETE: Cartel Hunters
15 Sep This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission brings first case on resale price maintenance to Competition Tribunal
• Case Summary
• Questions and Answers
8 Sep This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission revises leniency programme for cartel conduct
• Leniency Policy for Individuals
2 Sep This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission hosts Webinar on Mainland’s Anti-monopoly Law
29 Aug This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission advises on employers’ joint negotiations with employee bodies on employment matters
• Advisory Bulletin
1 Aug This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission consults on proposal to accept commitments offered by seven car distributors
• Questions and Answers
15 July This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission welcomes Tribunal’s orders on travel services sector price-fixing case
7 July This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission renews block exemption order for vessel sharing agreements in liner shipping industry
• Block Exemption Orders Register
16 Jun This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission takes air-conditioning works cartel case to Competition Tribunal
• Case Summary
• Questions and Answers
2 Jun This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission welcomes Court of Appeal ruling on pecuniary penalties
5 May This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission consults on its proposed renewal of the block exemption order for vessel sharing agreements in the liner shipping industry
• Notice of proposal to vary (renew) the block exemption order for vessel sharing agreements
29 Apr This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission welcomes the reappointment and appointment of Chairman and Members
3 Mar This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission invites passenger car owners and independent car repair workshops to provide information in its investigation into warranty terms and conditions
• Submit views (Closed)
27 Jan This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission invites restaurant industry to provide information in its investigation into online food delivery platforms
• Online questionnaire (Closed)
20 Jan This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission takes travel services sector price-fixing cartel case to Competition Tribunal
• Case Summary
18 Jan This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission and Hong Kong Police conduct joint operation on maintenance project of an industrial building in Tuen Mun

2021
18 Dec This link will open in a new window"Letter to Hong Kong" by Mr Samuel Chan, Chairman of Competition Commission, on "The 6th anniversary of full commencement of Competition Ordinance" (broadcast on RTHK Radio 1, available in Chinese only)
14 Dec This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission marks 6th anniversary of full commencement of Competition Ordinance
14 Dec This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission takes cleansing service cartel case before Competition Tribunal
25 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission takes inserter cartel case to Competition Tribunal – First case to be fully resolved under the Commission’s Cooperation and Settlement Policy
• This link will open in a new windowQuestions and Answers
10 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission publishes Policy on Section 60 Commitments
• Policy on Section 60 Commitments
19 Oct This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission and CUHK LAW conduct Autumn Academy on Competition Law and Policy - A practical course for lawyers, compliance practitioners and businesses
23 Sep This link will open in a new windowStatement by the Competition Commission regarding Volleyball Association of Hong Kong, China’s decision on membership
29 Jul This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission advises on Trade Associations’ membership admission rules
• Advisory Bulletin and FAQs
15 Jul This link will open in a new windowHKU team named Champion in Competition Commission’s “Post To Compete” Social Media Challenge
31 May This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission offers COVID-19 vaccination leave to staff
29 Apr This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission announces appointment of Chief Executive Officer
4 Mar This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission launches “Competition 101” video series to promote understanding of the values of competition
• Click here to watch the videos 
17 Feb This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission issues infringement notices to six hotel groups and a tour counter operator for facilitating a price-fixing cartel
• Questions and Answers 
• Infringement Notices

2020
21 Dec This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission brings first case on abuse of substantial market power to Competition Tribunal
• Questions and Answers
14 Dec This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission signs MoU with Philippine Competition Commission to strengthen cooperation in the advancement of competition law and policy
• Memorandum of Understanding
30 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission launches "Post to Compete" Social Media Advocacy Challenge 2021
11 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission announces senior management movement
9 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission launches “Combat Price Fixing Cartels” Campaign
3 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission welcomes judgment in IT cartel conduct case
30 Oct This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission accepts commitments from Hong Kong Seaport Alliance
• Commitments made by parties to the Hong Kong Seaport Alliance
25 Sep This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission’s "Combat Market Sharing Cartels" Campaign named winner in international advocacy contest
14 Aug This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission cautions participants in anti-epidemic subsidy programmes to comply with Competition Ordinance
12 Aug This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission consults on proposed commitments from Hong Kong Seaport Alliance
• Questions and Answers
• Notice of Consultation and Proposed Commitments
24 Jun This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission announces senior management movement
22 Jun This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission publishes Policy on Recommended Pecuniary Penalties for anti-competitive conduct
• Policy on Recommended Pecuniary Penalties
13 May This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission accepts commitments offered by online travel agents
•   Commitments given by online travel agents
8 May This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission reminds businesses participating in anti-epidemic subsidy programmes to adhere to the Competition Ordinance
29 Apr This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission welcomes first judgment on pecuniary penalties in Hong Kong competition law regime
28 Apr This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission signs MoU with Securities and Futures Commission to strengthen cooperation on competition issues
• Memorandum of Understanding
27 Apr This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission welcomes the appointment of new Chairperson Mr Samuel Chan and expresses gratitude to founding Chairperson Ms Anna Wu
16 Apr This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission revises leniency programme for cartel conduct
• The leniency policies
31 Mar This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission consults on proposed commitments by online travel agents
• Questions and Answers
• Notice of Consultation and Proposed Commitments
27 Mar This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission issues statement on application of Competition Ordinance during COVID-19 outbreak
• Statement
20 Mar This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission takes Textbook cartel case to Competition Tribunal
22 Jan This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission takes IT cartel conduct case to Competition Tribunal
First infringement notice issued by Competition Commission
• Questions and Answers 
• Infringement Notice

2019
23 Dec This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission Submits Views to Legislative Council on the Franchised Taxi Services Bill
Click here to view the submission
2 Dec This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission to participate in SmartBiz Expo 2019
22 Oct This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission publishes Decision in relation to a proposed pharmaceutical sales survey
Click here to view Commission Decision in respect of the proposed pharmaceutical sales survey
Click here to view Statement of Reasons
20 Aug This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission launches “Report Anti-competitive Conduct” Campaign
6 Aug This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission and Lingnan University Co-organises Inaugural Competition Enforcers and Academics Summit
23 Jul This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission wins Gold Award in Best .hk Website Awards 2019
3 Jul This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission takes renovation cartel case to Competition Tribunal
• Questions and Answers
25 June This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission Office Relocation Notice
4 June This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission’s roving tour continues around libraries in town
Catch the “Cartel Cat” for a chance to win fabulous prizes
17 May This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission welcomes judgments in Hong Kong’s first two competition cases
15 May This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission to participate in Entrepreneur Day 2019
29 April This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission Publishes Cooperation and Settlement Policy
Click here to view the Policy
18 Apr This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission's "Cartel Cat" embarks on another roving tour around town
10 Jan This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission conducts investigation into "Hong Kong Seaport Alliance"

2018
4 Dec This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission to participate in SmartBiz Expo 2018
22 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission debuts its first micro movie
"A Conspiracy of Love” to promote fair competition
2 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission concludes inaugural international conference
The Hong Kong Competition Exchange 2018
1 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission presents inaugural international conference
The Hong Kong Competition Exchange 2018
19 Oct This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission publishes Decision in respect of the Code of Banking Practice
Click here to view Commission Decision in respect of the Code of Banking Practice
Click here to view Statement of Reasons
10 Sept This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission starts a new round of “Cartel Cat” roving tour
6 Sept This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission takes renovation cartel case to Competition Tribunal
• Questions and Answers
5 Sept This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission conducts training by international competition law experts for public sector
4 Sept This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission hosts inaugural international conference
"The Hong Kong Competition Exchange 2018"
Registration Now Open!
15 May This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission to participate in the HKTDC Entrepreneur Day 2018
11 May This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission Publishes Handy Guide to Competition Ordinance for Public Sector
Click here to view the Guide
11 Apr This link will open in a new window"Post to Compete" Social Media Advocacy Challenge
Guess the winner for a chance to win fabulous prizes
9 Apr This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission advises on practices in employment marketplace
Click here to view the Advisory Bulletin
18 Jan This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission launches roving tour of “Combat Market Sharing” pop-up display

2017
19 Dec This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission launches “Post to Compete" Social Media Advocacy Challenge
Click here for further details
18 Dec This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission publishes model “Non-collusion clauses” for procurers to strengthen defence against cartel conduct
Click here to view Model Non-Collusion Clauses and Non-Collusive Tendering Certificate
30 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission to participate in SmartBiz Expo 2017
22 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission launches “Combat Market Sharing Cartels” Campaign
14 Aug This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission takes market sharing and price fixing case to Competition Tribunal
8 Aug This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission issues block exemption order for vessel sharing agreements in the liner shipping industry
Click This link will open in a new windowhere to view Competition (Block Exemption For Vessel Sharing Agreements) Order 2017 and accompanying Guidance Note
Click This link will open in a new windowhere to view Statement of Reasons
25 Jun This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission announces Winners for “Don’t cheat. Compete” Secondary Schools Advocacy Contest
19 June This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission announces appointment of Chief Executive Officer
26 May This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission’s “Fighting Bid-rigging Cartels” Campaign named winner in international advocacy contest
18 May This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission to participate in the HKTDC Entrepreneur Day 2017
4 May This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission announces findings of its study into Hong Kong’s auto-fuel market
This link will open in a new window• Executive Summary This link will open in a new window• Full Report This link will open in a new window• At a glance
23 Mar This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission takes bid-rigging case to Competition Tribunal
22 Feb This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission welcomes Ms Andrea McAuley from the Competition Bureau of Canada
15 Feb This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission launches "Don't Cheat. Compete" Advocacy Contest
Click This link will open in a new windowhere to visit "Don't Cheat. Compete" Advocacy Contest website
16 Jan This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission launches roving tour of bid-rigging pop-up display

2016
14 Dec This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission marks one year anniversary of full commencement of the Competition Ordinance
05 Dec This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission signs Memorandum of Understanding with Canadian Competition Bureau to strengthen cooperation in competition policy and enforcement
Click here to view the Memorandum of Understanding
28 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission calls upon two professional associations to rectify practices which raise competition concerns
Click here to view the Competition Commission Advisory Bulletin
24 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission to participate in World SME Expo 2016
29 Sep This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission’s response to the sentencing in the Garden Vista case
14 Sep This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission publishes proposed block exemption order for certain liner shipping agreements
Click here to view the Statement of Preliminary Views and annexed proposed block exemption order
8 Sep This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission advises on liquefied petroleum gas supply arrangement for 15 public rental housing estates
Click here to view the Competition Commission Advisory Bulletin
26 May This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission launches "Fighting Bid-rigging Cartels" Campaign
24 May This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission announces results of its study into aspects of the residential building renovation and maintenance market
12 May This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission’s “Compete with Integrity” TV Series named winner in Competition Advocacy Contest
10 May This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission wins Gold in Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme
3 May This link will open in a new windowObituary
15 April This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission’s “Compete with Integrity” TV Series named “Most Innovative Antitrust Soft Law” in Antitrust Writing Awards
14 Mar This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission announces progress of its project on trade and professional associations
7 March This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission announces senior management movement
26 Feb This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission releases a new set of “Frequently Asked Questions” to address common concerns by businesses

2015
14 Dec This link will open in a new windowCompetition Ordinance Comes into Full Effect Today
25 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission to participate in World SME Expo 2015
19 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission Publishes Enforcement Policy and Cartel Leniency Policy
2 Nov This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission Publishes Practical Compliance Toolkit for SMEs
28 Oct This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission outlines further arrangements for dealing with Applications
23 Sep This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission Publishes Draft Cartel Leniency Policy
21 Sep This link will open in a new windowCompetition in the Electricity Markets Discussion Forum co-organised by the Competition Commission and the Consumer Council
18 Sep This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission launches its first Roving Exhibition across Hong Kong
10 Sep This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission launches debut Roving Exhibition
27 Jul This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission and Communications Authority Issue Guidelines under the Competition Ordinance
21 Jul This link will open in a new windowHandling competition matters before full commencement of the Competition Ordinance
17 Jul This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission welcomes Commencement Notice for Competition Ordinance
29 Jun This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission Makes Submission to Environment Bureau on the Future Development of the Electricity Market in Hong Kong
This link will open in a new windowClick here to view the submission
16 Jun This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission encourages trade associations to comply with the Competition Ordinance
22 May This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission to participate in the HKTDC Entrepreneur Day 2015
27 Apr This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission consults Legislative Council on Revised Draft Guidelines under the Competition Ordinance
30 Mar This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission and Communications Authority Publish Revised Draft Guidelines under the Competition Ordinance (with Frequently Asked Questions)
2 Feb This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission Makes Submission to Home Affairs Department on Review of the Building Management Ordinance

2014
30 Dec This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission Publishes “The Competition Ordinance and SMEs” Brochure
21 Nov This link will open in a new windowThe Competition Commission responds to the Government’s appointment of member to the Commission
09 Oct This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission and Communications Authority Publish Draft Guidelines under the Competition Ordinance (with Frequently Asked Questions)
20 Aug This link will open in a new windowObituary: Prof Tsang Shu-ki
21 July This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission Announces Appointment of Chief Executive Officer
30 May This link will open in a new windowThe Competition Commission responds to the Government's appointment of member to the Commission
26 May This link will open in a new windowCompetition Commission publishes a paper "Getting Prepared for the Full Implementation of the Competition Ordinance"

2013
26 Apr This link will open in a new windowGovernment announces appointments to Competition Commission