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Japan takes page from EU playbook with app store antitrust bill: TOKYO/WASHINGTON -- Japan's proposed legislation to rein in tech giants' control over ...
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Japan readies antitrust action against Google over search ads: TOKYO -- Japan's antitrust watchdog is planning to push Google to voluntarily reform its ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Japan-readies-antitrust-action-against-Google-over-search-ads
Japan to raise fines for app store monopolies to 20% of sales: TOKYO -- Japan plans to increase a penalty for monopolistic practices by tech companies ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Japan-to-raise-fines-for-app-store-monopolies-to-20-of-sales
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Nissan stripped of eligibility for Japan tax break to boost wages - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The government has removed Nissan Motor Co. from its list of ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240406/p2g/00m/0bu/034000c
Japan watchdog to instruct Google to improve search ad practices - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's trade watchdog plans to instruct Google LLC to reform ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240416/p2g/00m/0bu/037000c
JFTC to Take Administrative Action against Google for Demanding Yahoo to Stop Sending Part of Search-Link Ads to Its Customers, Business Partners
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240416-180788/
Google faces FTC action on alleged restrictions of rival’s ad servicewww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15231025
Japan may turn up heat on Apple and Google with hefty fines: Antitrust proposals could stretch to 30% of annual revenues for app store monopolies
theregister.com/2024/04/15/japan_app_store_monopolies/
Hanssem, Hyundai Livart fined for price rigging : A total of 31 home furniture manufacturers, including two top-ranked brands Hanssem and Hyundai Livart ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/04/126_372252.html
Govt Combats ‘Supplier Bullying’ by Big Firms; Known Cases Likely Just Tip of Iceberg
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240321-175961/
Japan antitrust watchdog to warn Nissan over underpaying contractors: Japan's antitrust watchdog plans to issue an advisory to Nissan Motor after it found the ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/japan-antitrust-watchdog-warn-nissan-over-underpaying-contractors-2024-03-04/
JFTC Finds Costco Violated Subcontract Law; Cut Agreed Upon Payments to Suppliers
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20240313-174361/
Japan watchdog warns Nissan on 3 bil. yen underpayment to small firms - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240307/p2g/00m/0bu/054000c
Nissan Violates Subcontract Law: Forcing Contractors to Accept Reduced Prices Is Inexcusable
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/yomiuri-editorial/20240309-173539/
AliExpress faces antitrust probe amid growing consumer complaints : AliExpress Korea is facing a probe by Korea's antitrust agency for its alleged breach of ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/03/419_370146.html
Japan FTC to warn Nissan over payments to parts suppliers: The reductions are estimated to total about ¥3 billion for more than 30 suppliers over the past ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/04/companies/japans-antitrust-watchdog-to-warn-nissan/
EDITORIAL: Drivers need pay hikes as first step to lift transport industrywww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15183717
E-Mart fined for forcing convenience stores to stay open overnight: E-Mart has been sanctioned by the country's antitrust agency for forcing franchisees of its ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/02/419_369238.html
FTC plans to hold belated meeting with US Chamber over platform laws : The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it will soon convene a teleconference with ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/02/419_368716.html
South Korea cracks down on offshore e-commerce, with seeming focus on China: Seoul wants AliExpress and Temu to step up customer service, maybe Meta too
theregister.com/2024/03/13/south_korea_e_commerce_crackdown/
Nissan’s Supplier Payment Cuts Draw Ire of Antitrust Regulator: The Japan Fair Trade Commission reprimanded Nissan Motor Co. over its practice of slashing ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-07/nissan-s-supplier-payment-cuts-draw-ire-of-antitrust-regulator
Paid articlePaid Antitrust agency to push ahead with controversial platform law despite opposition from US firms
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/03/133_370213.html
Japan FTC Warns Amazon, Google over Video Streaming Services
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240307-173035/
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission To Admonish Nissan Motor Co. for Unilaterally Reducing Purchase Prices in Deals with Subcontracted Parts Suppliers; Amount Is ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20240304-172572/
Korea’s business circle remains dissatisfied with FTC’s plan to review platform act
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/02/419_368529.html
Broadcasting watchdog approves Eugene ENT becomes largest shareholder of YTN : Korea's broadcasting watchdog on Wednesday approved that an affiliate of the ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/02/129_368425.html
'Online platform regulation needed to correct abuse of power by dominant players': KCC chief
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/02/133_368261.html
Korean Air soars smoothly as it looks to complete acquisition of Asiana Airlines
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/02/419_368049.html
Electricity Retailing: Govt Must Reestablish A Fair Competitive Environment: New electric power companies that entered the retail electricity market following ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/yomiuri-editorial/20240124-164211/
Korea rejects US business lobby's accusation of rushing to regulate online platforms
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/01/419_367876.html
SK, KT, LG penalized for colluding to cut rental fees : Korea’s three dominant telecom firms - SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus - have been fined 20 billion won ($15 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/01/419_367603.html
Embattled banks set to challenge allegations of LTV ratio collusion : The four largest commercial banks in Korea - KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana and Woori - are ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/01/126_366884.html
Korean platform firms could fall victim to new regulations: Naver, Kakao and Coupang – three leading platform firms here – are feared to suffer reverse ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2023/12/419_365495.html
Banks unnerved by FTC probe into collusion on secured loans : The country’s top four commercial lenders are on alert over an investigation by the Fair Trade ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/01/175_366528.html
[INTERVIEW] FTC chief vows to scrutinize monopolistic platform firms for irregularities
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Japan Preparing EU-Style Law to Force Apple to Allow App Sideloading and More: Japan is preparing antitrust legislation to force Apple to allow app sideloading ...
macrumors.com/2023/12/27/japan-preparing-eu-style-law/
Google and Apple might have to play nice with external app stores in Japan: The country is likely planning to give independent app stores and payment systems a ...
androidpolice.com/japan-says-yes-to-third-party-app-stores/
Amazon’s Dominance Works Against Domestically Made Government Cloud Service in Japan
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20231129-152569/
Administrative Action against Nonlife Insurers: 4 Major Firms Showed Serious Disrespect for Laws, Regulations
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/yomiuri-editorial/20231228-158520/
Apple, Google, Likely to be Forced by Japan to Allow Third-Party App Stores: Japan could soon require Third-Party App Stores for both Apple and Google devices ...
techtimes.com/articles/300086/20231226/apple-google-forced-japan-allow-third-party-app-stores.htm
Bhc fined $270,000 for abusing franchisees : Bhc, one of Korea's biggest fried chicken franchises, has been fined 350 million won ($270 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2023/12/419_365871.html
The government of Japan may make it easier to launch third party mobile app stores
neowin.net/news/the-government-of-japan-may-make-it-easier-to-launch-third-party-mobile-app-stores/
Japan FTC Inspects 4 Nonlife Insurers over Premiums Cartel: TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Fair Trade Commission conducted on-site inspections of four major ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20231220-156698/
Japan Fair Trade Commission raids 4 insurers over suspected cartel - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231219/p2a/00m/0bu/011000c
Japan launches antimonopoly probe into Google's search dominance: Japan's competition watchdog said on Monday it has started investigating Google (GOOGL ...
reuters.com/technology/japan-launches-antimonopoly-probe-into-googles-search-dominance-2023-10-23/
LY Corp. Plans to Increase Transparency on LINE, Yahoo News Licensing Fees: LY Corp. plans to increase transparency with respect to licensing fees paid to news ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/companies/20231108-148387/
Japan's antitrust watchdog probes Google for pushing search default - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231023/p2g/00m/0bu/036000c
Editorial: Fully reflecting labor costs in prices is essential step to realize wage increases at Japan’s small and medium-sized enterprises.japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/yomiuri-editorial/20231204-153604/
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission Targets IT-giant Talent: The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has begun recruiting talent from major IT corporations.
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20231023-145152/
Google faces Japan anti-trust probe: The agency said Google is suspected of requiring its search apps to be included in the devices and with their icons in ...
punchng.com/google-faces-japan-anti-trust-probe/
Report reveals up to sixfold gap in student uniform costs among Japan's public schools - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231117/p2a/00m/0na/018000c
G7 agree to promote fair competition in generative AI, digital sector - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20231108/p2g/00m/0in/044000c
Google Antitrust Probe: JFTC Must Swiftly Clarify Actual Business Dealings: The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has begun an investigation into U.S ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/yomiuri-editorial/20231108-148369/
FTC to probe Google's alleged unfair practices in online search ad market : The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to look into whether Google Korea ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2023/11/419_362668.html
Asiana’s board votes in favor of delayed takeover by Korean Air: Asiana Airlines’ board of directors came to a belated agreement to unload its cargo business and ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2023/11/419_362457.html
G7 Antitrust Authorities to State Unity on Regulating Tech Giants; Move Prompted by Growing Impact on Competition
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20231101-147156/
Quick Glance: Google's Antitrust Defense: Embracing its Elderly Image While Facing Legal Battle
- Google executive testifies in major antitrust trial, highlighting the company's vulnerability.
- Google's leadership acknowledges the risk of losing younger internet users.
- Government accuses Google of illegally suppressing competition against its search engine.
- Raghavan portrays Google as a company under constant pressure from competitors.
Korea Investment CEO's fate uncertain amid unfair trade controversies: Korea Investment & Securities CEO Jung Il-mun was grilled by lawmakers at a ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2023/10/126_362017.html
Google could be facing yet another antitrust case: Japan launches investigation into Google's search practices on smartphones
androidpolice.com/google-antitrust-japan-trade-commission/
Editorial: For sake of democracy, internet giants must make fair deals for news content - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230927/p2a/00m/0op/005000c
Yahoo News considers reviewing contracts with news providers: The announcement follows a report by the JFTC last week that warned that the platform's operator ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/09/26/tech/yahoo-news-contract-review/
Johnny's decades-long abuse coverup relied on cozy ties with media - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230916/p2g/00m/0na/017000c
Quick Glance: Johnny's Agency Waives Fees for a Year Following Abuse Scandal
- Company to compensate talent for ad and TV appearances to rebuild trust
- Leadership change: Julie Keiko Fujishima steps down as president of Johnny & Associates and is replaced by Noriyuki Higashiyama.
- Multiple major advertising clients terminate partnerships with the agency due to the scandal.
Japan FTC Pushes for Fairer License Fees for News Articles: A survey report issued Thursday by the Japan Fair Trade Commission urged fairer business dealings ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/economy/20230922-138317/
Johnny's abuse scandal giving fresh Japanese talent a chance to shine: Johnny & Associates Inc. may never recapture the influence it wielded within ...
japantoday.com/category/entertainment/focus-johnny&
Quick Glance: Sexual Abuse: Japanese Companies Terminate Partnership with Boyband Agency
- Nissan, Asahi, and Suntory announce they will not renew contracts with Johnny and Associates.
- Johnny and Associates is Japan's largest J-pop and boyband talent agency.
- A recent independent investigation revealed that the late founder, Johnny Kitagawa, abused hundreds of boys and young men over a six-decade period.
- A BBC documentary about Kitagawa, which aired in March, sparked national debates and more reports of abuse from J-pop stars.
IT giants warned over low pay to press in online news distribution: Japan's Fair Trade Commission warned Google and other tech giants on Thursday that using ...
japantoday.com/category/business/it-giants-warned-over-low-pay-to-press-in-online-news-distribution
Japan fair trade body probes scandal-hit Bigmotor over subcontracts - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230902/p2g/00m/0bu/024000c
FTC vows to scrutinize monopolistic platform companies: Fair Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Han Ki-jeong vowed to scrutinize whether some industry-leading ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2023/09/419_359229.html
Editorial: Fair trade must be ensured for Japan's new invoice taxation system - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230921/p2g/00m/0op/041000c
FTC urges digital platforms to pay fairer prices to media for viewswww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15010803
Japan Watchdog Probes Insurers Over Price Fixing for Corporate Clients: Japan’s competition watchdog has begun an investigation into whether the top four ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-08/japan-competition-watchdog-probes-insurers-over-price-fixing
EDITORIAL: Sompo Japan put own interests first as Bigmotor scandal unfoldedwww.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15004132
Japan antitrust watchdog begins price-fixing probe into 4 insurers: TOKYO -- The Japan Fair Trade Commission on Monday launched a voluntary investigation into ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Insurance/Japan-antitrust-watchdog-begins-price-fixing-probe-into-4-insurers
Editorial: Scandal-hit Japan insurance industry must stop disregarding customers - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230825/p2a/00m/0op/037000c
4 Japan utility groups slapped with business improvement order - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The industry ministry said Friday it ordered four major Japanese ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20230714/p2g/00m/0bu/059000c
Dominant Firms must not Engage in Cartel Behavior Enabled by Oligopoly: A suspected cartel has been uncovered in the market for nonlife insurance for corporate ...
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/yomiuri-editorial/20230810-128853/
Major K-pop agencies investigated for unfairness of excessive tie-in merch : The nation's antitrust agency has launched investigations into the alleged unfair ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2023/08/419_356379.html
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