Asahi and Kirin among Japan beer giants raided over alleged price-fixing cartel

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What happened

Japan's Fair Trade Commission conducted searches of the country's largest beer-makers.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Business and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:53:46 UTC.

Why it matters

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