Japan antitrust chief signals busy enforcement year in New Year message
( January 1, 2026, 08:59 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Japan Fair Trade Commission Chairperson Eiji Chatani said the watchdog will continue “assertive enforcement of the law” in the year ahead, as part of the government’s mission of “realizing a robust Japanese economy,” according to his annual New Year message on Thursday. Chatani noted that the commission issued the highest number of corrective “requests” in a decade in 2025. He also highlighted the watchdog’s recent moves, such as its scrutiny of digital markets and study of artificial intelligence’s impact on competition. He said those activities will continue this year.Statement follows (Japanese)....
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