Japan's Fair Trade Commission on Tuesday conducted an on-site inspection of Amazon Japan on suspicion of violating anti-monopoly laws, a government source said.

Amazon Japan has said it will collaborate with Japan’s Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) after the watchdog conducted an on-site inspection related to suspected violations of anti-monopoly laws. The e-commerce giant is under suspicion of inappropriately urging vendors to lower their prices on its online shopping platform in return for better product placement,

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to approve Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, to avoid marring recent efforts to strengthen ties between the countries, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has written to President Joe Biden, urging him to approve Nippon Steel Corp (TYO:5401)'s $15 billion bid to acquire US Steel, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing sources familiar with

Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba has sent a letter to President Biden asking him to approve Nippon Steel's (OTCPK:NPSCY) (OTCPK:NISTF) acquisition of US Steel (NYSE:X) to avoid marring recent efforts to strengthen ties between the countries,

Earlier on 1 January 2024, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto region, killing more than 370 people and damaging roads and other infrastructure.