The US Department of Justice will allow farmers, lawmakers and competitors to lay out their criticisms of competition in the agriculture industry, with the issue of genetically modified seeds - and their main producer, Monsanto - taking centre stage.

China’s Premier Wen Jiabao has committed to creating an environment for fair competition among private and state-owned businesses. | more...

South Africa’s Competition Commissioner, Shan Ramburuth, has told the country’s parliament that the commission’s banking inquiry is again a priority. | more...

The US Federal Trade Commission says new commissioners Julie Brill and Edith Ramirez will take their posts "in the coming weeks" after being confirmed by Congress last week, allowing long-serving commissioner Pamela Jones Harbour to leave the agency following the end of her term in September.

Singapore’s Competition Commission today issued a proposed infringement decision (PID) against 14 electrical and building companies for allegedly colluding on tenders. | more...

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