Japan's JFTC seeks $93m FY2027 budget, 38 more staff
( August 31, 2026, 05:34 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Japan Fair Trade Commission said Monday that it has requested a 14.86 billion yen ($93 million) budget for fiscal year 2027, including 418 million yen to be booked under the Digital Agency, with increased spending on fair-trading initiatives and digital markets. Japan’s antitrust regulator is also seeking 38 additional staff and a reorganization that would expand its two-bureau structure to three bureaus, while its regional offices and branches would be upgraded to regional bureaus and branches. The statement is attached (in Japanese)....
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