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## Overview Hong Kong's Competition Commission has launched a public consultation on food delivery platform Keeta's proposed measures to address competition concerns, particularly around exclusivity clauses (SCMP). The consultation covers three commitments offered by Keeta under Section 60 of the Competition Ordinance, which would become legally binding if accepted (SCMP). ## Background The Competition Commission had previously raised concerns about Keeta's exclusivity clauses, which reportedly restricted restaurants or riders from working with competing platforms. Keeta, a food delivery platform, confirmed earlier this month that it would offer commitments to resolve the watchdog's concerns (SCMP). ## Why It Matters Keeta is a significant player in Hong Kong's food delivery market, competing with established platforms. The outcome of this consultation will set a precedent for how Hong Kong's competition regulator handles platform exclusivity practices — relevant to gig economy regulation, platform competition law, and the broader trend of antitrust scrutiny of digital platforms across Asia. ## What to Watch - Outcome of the public consultation and whether commitments become legally binding - Reaction from competing food delivery platforms and restaurant associations - Precedent-setting implications for future Hong Kong platform regulation cases