The non-compete clause in the employment contract was too wide, said the court.

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (“CCCS”) issued, on 1 March 2024, its Guidance Note on Business Collaborations Pursuing Environmental Sustainability Objectives which aims to provide greater clarity to businesses on how CCCS will assess collaborations pursuing environmental sustainability objectives, so that such collaborations may be pursued in a way that does not harm competition. This update briefly outlines the salient aspects of the guidance note.

This update reviews some of the key trends and developments in the area of competition law from 2023 and looks at how businesses can navigate the regulatory and enforcement landscape in Singapore in 2024.