Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
23 events advancing 16 policy or regulatory changes:
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Announcement Strengthening Export Controls on Relevant Dual-Use Items to the United States (No. 46 of 2024)
Implemented Announcement Strengthening Export Controls on Relevant Dual-Use Items to the United States (No. 46 of 2024)
On 3 December 2024, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued, with immediate effect, the Announcement Strengthening Export Controls on Relevant Dual-Use Items to the United States, citing the need to safeguard national security and interests, and to …
Department of Commerce's Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program
Terminated Patent and Trademark Office order establishing the Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program under the Chips Act
On 2 December 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) terminated the Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program, which expedited the examination of patent applications related to semiconductor manufacturing innovations. The program w…
Export Control Regulation of Dual-Use Items (National Decree No. 792)
Implemented Export Control Regulation of Dual-Use Items
On 1 December 2024, the Export Control Regulation of Dual-Use Items came into force. The regulation introduces a licensing requirement for the export of goods, technologies, and services that have both civilian and military applications. The objecti…
CCCS investigation into the proposed acquisition of ZT Group Int'l by Advanced Micro Devices
Opened consultation on CCCS investigation into proposed acquisition of ZT Group Int’l by Advanced Micro Devices
On 26 November 2024, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) opened a public consultation on the proposed acquisition of ZT Group Int’l, Inc. (ZT) by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) until 10 December 2024. The investigation fo…
Competition Commission investigation into AMD's proposed acquisition of ZT Group Int'l Inc
Issued Competition Commission approval following its investigation into AMD's proposed acquisition of ZT Group Int’l Inc
On 19 November 2024, the Competition Commission of South Africa approved the acquisition of ZT Group International Inc. by Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) without conditions. AMD manufactures semiconductors for computing and data centre infrastru…
Bureau of Industry and Security investigation into GlobalFoundries over prohibited exports of semiconductor wafers
Issued Bureau of Industry and Security ruling following investigation into GlobalFoundries over prohibited exports of semiconductor wafers
On 1 November 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the Department of Commerce levied a USD 500'000 penalty on GlobalFoundries, a large contract chipmaker, for shipping chips without authorisation to SJ Semiconductor, an affiliate of bl…
European Commission's investigation into the proposed acqusition of Run:ai Labs by NVIDIA under the EU Merger Regulation
Opened EC investigation into the proposed acquisition of Run:ai Labs by NVIDIA under the EU Merger Regulation
On 31 October 2024, the European Commission (EC) opened an investigation into the proposed acquisition of Run:ai Labs (Run:ai) by NVIDIA. The acquisition was examined by Italy under national competition rules, which referred it to the EC under Artic…
Department of the Treasury rule implementing Executive Order Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern
Adopted Treasury rule implementing Executive Order addressing investments in certain national security technologies and products in countries of concern
On 28 October 2024, the Department of Treasury adopted the Final Rule in the matters of Executive Order (EO) No. 14105 addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern. The Executive…
CMA investigation into Synopsys/Ansys merger
Announced CMA investigation into Synopsys/Ansys merger
On 25 October 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced the launch of an investigation into the planned Synopsys and Ansys merger. The CMA issued this notice under section 96(2A) of the Enterprise Act 2002, confirming that the merg…
Korea Fair Trade Commission investigation into Synopsys's proposed merger with ANSYS
Closed consultation on Korea Fair Trade Commission investigation into Synopsys's proposed merger with ANSYS
On 11 October 2024, the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) closes its public consultation on the proposed merger between Synopsys, Inc. (Synopsys) and ANSYS, Inc. (ANSYS), both global suppliers of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software used in …