( June 25, 2025, 05:58 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Japan Fair Trade Commission announced today that it received 6,210 consultation requests regarding the legality of planned projects in the year ending in March this year. This marks a 5 percent increase from the previous fiscal year and represents the highest number recorded in recent years. Of these consultations, 81 percent concerned whether the planned projects might constitute an abuse of superior-bargaining position — a type of unfair trade practice. A senior JFTC official told reporters today that this increase could indicate a growing awareness among companies about compliance risks, amid the government’s efforts to protect small- and medium-sized enterprises. In addition, among the 10 sample cases published, two involved environmentally friendly projects, both of which received JFTC approval.The statement, in Japanese, is attached. ...
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