This document is a compilation of press releases issued by the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) throughout 2025. It includes announcements regarding proposed business acquisitions, such as the review of Prime Polymer's proposed acquisition of Sumitomo Chemical's polypropylene and LLDPE business, and Imabari Shipbuilding's review for acquiring Japan Marine United Corporation. The releases also detail enforcement actions, including cease and desist orders and surcharge payments for bid-rigging in railway overbridge inspections and for petroleum business associations. Additionally, the JFTC issued cautions to live streamer agencies and warnings to specific companies and organizations, alongside approvals of commitment plans and the release of subordinate legislations for the Mobile Software Competition Act.

Compliance officers should review these announcements to stay informed about the JFTC's enforcement priorities and regulatory focus areas for 2025. Key areas of interest include merger control, bid-rigging investigations, and emerging sectors like live streaming and mobile software. While this is a compilation of past announcements, it serves as an indicator of potential future regulatory scrutiny and the types of conduct that may lead to enforcement actions or require compliance program adjustments. No immediate actions are required based solely on this compilation, but it provides valuable context for ongoing compliance efforts.