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Google's deceptive actions towards Japan's FTC regarding a business deal with Yahoo Japan involved restricting Yahoo's access to Google's technology, a move that went unnoticed by the FTC for years. This ultimately led to an investigation and subsequent administrative action against Google, forcing the tech giant to comply with the original agreement and highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability in business de...

The Fair Trade Commission is proposing new legislation that would fine tech giants like Apple and Google up to 20% of their related domestic sales for violating the Anti-Monopoly Law. This legislation aims to promote fair competition in smartphone app stores and payment systems by prohibiting these companies from preventing competitors from offering alternative app stores or restricting app developers from using outside payment systems.

Japan plans to join a joint training exercise with the United States and the Philippines in the South China Sea, reflecting a strengthening of trilateral security cooperation in response to China's growing naval presence in the region. This move comes amidst efforts to upgrade the Philippines' status to "quasi-ally" and provide further security assistance.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso, a key figure in Japan's ruling party, is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump in an effort to strengthen ties and gauge potential impacts on Japan-U.S. relations if Trump were to win the U.S. presidential election. Japan's strategy includes engaging with Trump allies and policymakers amidst concerns about protectionist trade measures and defense ties.