Japan's antitrust watchdog aims to amend Antimonopoly Act next year for reorganization
By Sachiko Sakamaki ( September 9, 2026, 06:16 GMT | Insight) -- Japan’s competition watchdog aims to amend the Antimonopoly Act during the ordinary parliamentary session early next year to establish a new bureau and reorganize its General Secretariat, a senior official said Wednesday. As the Japan Fair Trade Commission expands its role in supporting smaller enterprises facing higher costs and pressure from larger companies, it aims to implement the reorganization next year through legal amendments, alongside significant increases in staffing and budget.Japan’s competition watchdog aims to amend the Antimonopoly Act during the ordinary parliamentary session early next year to establish a new bureau and reorganize its General Secretariat, a senior official said Wednesday....
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