By Sachiko Sakamaki ( July 17, 2026, 06:31 GMT | Insight) -- Japan's antitrust agency published draft revisions to its merger review guidelines on Friday, clarifying that merger efficiencies — including supply-chain resilience, sustainability improvements, increased investment and innovation — may be taken into account when assessing the competitive effects of transactions. The Japan Fair Trade Commission released the proposed amendments for public consultation.Japan's antitrust agency published draft revisions to its merger review guidelines on Friday, clarifying that merger efficiencies — including supply-chain resilience, sustainability improvements, increased investment and innovation — may be taken into account when assessing the competitive effects of transactions....
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