Philippines, South Korea antitrust regulators sign cooperation agreement
( May 8, 2026, 07:55 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Philippine Competition Commission and the Korea Fair Trade Commission signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday to deepen cooperation on competition-law enforcement during a conference in Manila. The agreement establishes a framework for information sharing, staff exchanges and cooperation on enforcement methods, competition trends and regulatory policies. It also provides for notifications on enforcement actions affecting either jurisdiction and formalizes liaison arrangements, reinforcing bilateral coordination between the Philippine and South Korean competition authorities.Statement follows....
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