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The Diffusion of Digital Competition Regulations: Spotlight on Southeast Asia

To foster knowledge-sharing, discussion, and collaboration in understanding the digital economy, TFGI Brownbag offers a platform for exploring research, gathering feedback, and engaging diverse perspectives.

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In this Brownbag session, Gunn Jiravuttipong will present his research on The Diffusion of Digital Competition Regulations.

The paper examines recent developments in ex-ante regulations, with a particular focus on the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) and similar regulations, which has become a template for digital competition regulation. The analysis explores the diffusion of the DMA across jurisdictions, including Asia and BRICS countries, while highlighting the rapid and dynamic nature of regulatory developments in this field.

Building on this research, the paper will address developments within the ASEAN context, examining how the region is adapting to global trends. The discussion will include both country-level initiatives and regional efforts, such as the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA). Additionally, the presentation will explore how ASEAN policymakers can leverage enforcement experiences, expert reports, and draft legislation from other jurisdictions to navigate the challenges of adopting these new regulations.

Details:

Date 13 February 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (GMT+8)
Registration link here

Please register before 11 February (the registration link will be sent to you closer to the date of the event).

About the speaker:

Gunn is a J.S.D. Candidate at UC Berkeley School of Law, focusing on the diffusion of digital economy regulations in developing countries, particularly in the area of digital competition law. His research examines how developing nations interact with powerful states, digital platforms, and international organizations, while navigating constraints related to resources and administrative capacity in shaping their digital economy regulations.

Before joining the J.S.D. program, he worked as a Researcher at the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), a leading Thai think tank conducting policy research across various fields. His research experience spans topics such as competition law, data protection, platform economy regulations, access to justice, and legal aid.

About TFGI Brownbags:

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