September 15, 2016
TOKYO – Apple and Google engage in practices that undermine competition in the smartphone app market by making the most of their control over distribution channels, a report by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry argues.
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September 8, 2016
In a merger or acquisition (M&A) where a company purchases either the assets or shares of stock of a competing company, the buyer usually insists the inclusion of a non-compete clause that prohibits the seller from engaging in any business that competes with the buyer.
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August 29, 2016
Nearly eight out of 10 small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) think Korea is not providing a level playground for large and small businesses to compete fairly, a survey showed on 29 August, 2016.
The Korea Federation of SMEs conducted the survey of 320 small business owners about the allegedly unfair business practices of their larger counterparts.
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August 24, 2016
IMPORTED cement is nowhere to be seen in the market after being pushed out by enhanced competition among local producers in new findings that raise doubts on the authenticity of claims of influx of imported products by local cement makers.
Our survey in Dar es Salaam revealed that cement by local producers are dominating the market particularly from the second half of last year after cement makers slashed prices of their products due to intense competition.
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August 23, 2016
Procter & Gamble Co. filed a lawsuit alleging that Edgewell Personal Care Co., a rival of P&G’s Gillette razor division, engaged in false advertising, unfair competition and patent infringement as well as deceptive acts and practices.
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