Asahi and Kirin among Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel
Japan's Fair Trade Commission conducted searches of the country's largest beer-makers.
BBC News reports: Japan's Fair Trade Commission conducted searches of the country's largest beer-makers.
This business story centres on Japan. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Kirin and Japan's Fair Trade Commission.
Why it matters
Moves like this are watched by investors, employers and consumers because of their potential effect on markets and the wider economy.
Key details
- Location
- Japan · Asia
- Reported by
- BBC News
- First reported
- Key names
- Kirin, Japan's Fair Trade Commission
- Section
- Business
Sources
This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publisher:
Read the full story at BBC NewsSpotted an error? Request a correction · How this summary was produced
Related Stories
Feds get ready to rewrite car headlight rules
One of the regulations that make vehicles in the US different from those in Europe or Japan is our headlight rules.
Japan beer giants raided over suspicions they colluded to set the price of beverages
Investigators probe Asahi, Kirin, Suntory and Sapporo breweries – which together control more than 90% of Japan’s beer market Japanese authorities…
From competing for food to a gold medal: the stories behind India’s Asian Games winners
Plus, the Mumbai performer turning everyday absurdities into comedy In a country where cricket eclipses every other sport, the recently concluded…
Murder in Okinawa: The US military’s history of alleged crime in Japan
The murder of 39-year-old Anna Yagi is the latest in a string of crimes involving US personnel on Okinawa.
Jim Chalmers overrules ATO’s controversial ban on credit card payments following business outcry
The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, announced extra funding on Friday, after days of criticism and calls from small business to halt the ban.
'Add me to WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated
The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.
Bid to run new trains on West Coast Mainline refused
Plans for more trains would “likely increase delays and cancelled trains", the rail regulator says.
EU envoy in Beijing for talks to calm trade tensions
The EU trade envoy said he hoped to make progress in tackling the bloc's "unsustainable" trade imbalance with China.