On December 22, 2024, Nikkei Asia reported that Japan's competition watchdog is expected to find Google guilty of violating the country's antitrust law. The finding relates to Google's search services, according to sources familiar with the matter.
This development signals increasing international regulatory pressure on Alphabet's core search business. A formal finding of guilt could lead to penalties or mandated changes in how Google operates its search engine in Japan.
Japan represents a significant market for Google, and any adverse ruling could impact its revenue and operational flexibility in the region. This adds to the growing list of antitrust challenges Google faces globally.
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