Japan's FTC Concludes Google Unfairly Blocked Yahoo Japan, No Fines Levied

The Japan Fair Trade Commission will monitor Google's compliance closely, following findings of unfair advertising practices.

Japan's FTC found that Google blocked Yahoo Japan from using its ad tech from 2015 to 2022, impacting competition.
Although Google corrected its actions after the FTC's intervention, no fines will be imposed.
The FTC retains the authority to reopen the investigation if Google reverts to its previous conduct.
Google faces global scrutiny, with ongoing antitrust investigations in Europe and Canada.
The Japanese FTC's decision comes amid increasing global concern over the power of tech giants in the digital market.