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Japan finalizes rules for smartphone-software competition law, effective Dec. 18

( July 29, 2025, 04:49 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Japan Fair Trade Commission and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry have finalized the implementing orders for the Mobile Software Competition Act, which will take effect on Dec. 18. The regulators received 105 public comments on the initial May 15 draft and made revisions and legal refinements. The JFTC said it would continue outreach and preparation ahead of full enforcement.The statements, in Japanese, are attached:...

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