Series: ADB Competition Policy Initiative ADB-OECD-KPC Workshop on Competition and Consumer Protection 15 to 17 September 2026 On 15–17 September 2026, the ADB-OECD-KPC Workshop on Competition and Consumer Protection was held at the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS), which explored the interconnection of competition and consumer protection amidst the changes posed by digital markets in consumer behavior. The workshop, co-hosted by the ADB with the OECD-Korea Policy Centre (KPC) and CCS, tackled various key themes including: Consumer behavior through digital platforms, including choice architecture and remedies Dark patterns in e-commerce Unfair trade practices by digital platforms Implementation of appropriate regulatory tools among competition enforcement, consumer protection, and market studies Among the competition authorities that participated are the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC), the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC), the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC), Komisi Pengawas Persaingan Usaha (KPPU), and the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC). Yesim Elhan-Kayalar, Advisor, Office of the Chief Economist, led an ADB session on AI, Competition, and Consumer Protection in the ASEAN Region. The session looked at how artificial intelligence is reshaping markets in Southeast Asia and what this meant for competition and consumer protection authorities in the region. ADB’s participation reflects its continued commitment to building competitive, fair, and trusted digital markets across Asia and the Pacific. For more program details, view here. Program and Learning Materials Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Yesim Elhan-Kayalar J. Kathleen Magadia ADB Organizer/s Economic Research and Development Impact Department Read Also Designing Competition Policy for Economic Development in Asia and the Pacific Regional Technical Assistance: Competition Policy for Economic Development in Asia and the Pacific Topics Industry and Trade Private Sector Public Sector Management and Governance Public-Private Partnership Regional Cooperation and Integration