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Closure of antitrust probe into Rakuten marketplace gets mixed reactions in Japan

By Sachiko Sakamaki ( December 7, 2021, 10:04 GMT | Insight) -- The Japan Fair Trade Commission’s somewhat ambiguous closure yesterday of its investigation into Rakuten Group's potentially exploitative conduct at its online mall, which included pointing out suspected violations, has invited mixed reactions from online merchants and antitrust experts. Reactions have been mixed to the announcement yesterday by Japan's competition enforcer that it would end its investigation into Rakuten Group's potentially exploitative conduct at its online mall by accepting the company's voluntary measures. ...

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