Editorial: Probe into Japan's show business a chance to set new course
Longstanding malpractices in Japan's entertainment industry are finally being brought under scrutiny. It is necessary to ...
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Japan antitrust watchdog to find Google violated law in search case
TOKYO -- The Japan Fair Trade Commission is expected to find Google guilty of violating the Antimonopoly Act, Nikkei has learned. The watchdog has determined that the U.S. technology company's ...
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FTC’s Visa Japan probe follows alleged threats over credit cards
The Japan Fair Trade Commission started an onsite inspection on July 17 at Visa Worldwide Japan Co. on suspicion of violating the Anti-Monopoly Law. The world's largest international credit card ...
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EU-Japan trade: Five things about the world's biggest deal
Japan has not historically been that active in free trade talks internationally - but that has now changed. It led negotiations to salvage a Pacific trade deal - the Comprehensive and Progressive ...
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FTC hits Amazon Japan with third case of alleged antitrust breach
The Fair Trade Commission opened an investigation into Amazon Japan on Nov. 26 on suspicion the e-commerce giant violated antitrust laws by pressuring sellers to lower prices and use its services ...
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Japan is the latest country to accuse Google of antitrust violations
Japan's Fair Trade Commission found Google unfairly stifled competition in search market and could issue a cease and desist order. In response to global pressure, the US and EU are also demanding ...
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U.K. joining CPTPP will expand free trade: Japan minister
The CPTPP covers not just tariffs on goods but aims to promote free trade in services and liberalize investment as well. The total population of the region will increase from 510 million to around ...