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Japan Investigates Microsoft Azure Antitrust Violations

The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has opened an investigation into Microsoft Corporation, Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd., and Microsoft Ireland Operations Limited for suspected violations of the Antimonopoly Act related to Microsoft Azure cloud services. The investigation focuses on allegations that Microsoft restricts enterprises from using its software in combination with competing cloud services, either by prohibiting combined use or by modifying trade terms to increase user costs when used with competitors. The JFTC is seeking information and comments from third parties by April 3, 2026.

US-Hungary Bilateral Cooperation: Energy, Defense, AI Agreements

Vice President JD Vance traveled to Budapest on April 9, 2026, to advance U.S.-Hungary bilateral cooperation across energy, defense, and technology. Hungary's MOL Group purchased 510,000 tons of U.S. crude oil worth $500 million, and the United States is supporting a FEED study for up to 10 U.S. small modular reactors worth up to $20 billion, with GE Vernova, Holtec, and Westinghouse signing MOUs. Hungary also announced plans to procure $700 million in HIMARS rocket systems from the United States, and Microsoft signed agreements for digital infrastructure and AI training with Hungary's government and Gábor Dénes University.