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The Fair Trade Commission in South Korea is formalizing a policy to disclose interim investigation reports, raising concerns from businesses about potential risks and damages.

Kim Hyung-bae, former chairman of the Fair Trade Commission, has released the third edition of his book reflecting recent changes in fair trade laws and regulations.

Shinjeon Tteokbokki, accused of coercing franchise owners to buy utensils and plastic bags, has been fined nearly 970 million won by the Fair Trade Commission.

A new exhibition at the ADI Design Museum in Milan showcases a century of the Made in Italy heritage, emphasizing the important role of Milan's trade fair system in Italian productivity.

Cestari showcased new agricultural machinery at the Expoagro trade fair in Argentina, including the launch of the new Tolva S6 31,000 L TANDEM.

The Korea Fair Trade Commission imposed a fine of 320 million won on 27 Gwangju school uniform companies for colluding on price bids.

The Korea Fair Trade Commission has filed a complaint against HDC Group Chairman Chung Mong-kyu for failing to report 20 subsidiaries controlled by his family over 19 years.

Television Hokkaido has been found in violation of freelance laws for failing to clearly communicate terms to freelance staff, resulting in a formal recommendation from Japan's Fair Trade Commission.

The Japan Fair Trade Commission plans to amend the Antimonopoly Act to prevent transportation companies from undergoing unpaid labor due to excessive waiting times and unpaid loading or unloading services.

This morning, Mexico and the United States began discussions to define changes to the USMCA, aiming to reduce import dependency and strengthen supply chains.

Lotte Shopping has been fined approximately 570 million won for unlawfully returning products and delaying payments to suppliers.

Finland's largest grocery chains do not sell Fair Trade certified blueberries or strawberries due to issues related to the exploitation of foreign labor in the berry industry.

The article details various personnel appointments and reassignments within South Korea's government departments, including the Fair Trade Commission and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

Japan's Fair Trade Commission has issued a recommendation for major cardboard manufacturer Nippon Tokan Package to pay for services and prevent recurrence after it was found to have illegally required subcontractors to store over 7,800 items free of charge.

Professors Hwang Tae-hee and Choi Han-soo have been appointed as new non-executive members of the Fair Trade Commission of Korea.

The Fair Trade Commission has imposed a fine of over 3.1 billion won on nine companies involved in colluding on pork prices supplied to E-Mart and has reported six of them to the prosecution.

Lagos traders protested against a proposed government takeover of the International Trade Fair Complex, leading to its closure.

The Eurobike fair in Frankfurt is planning a major restart for 2027 amid tensions with industry associations, with the upcoming June event expected to be notably smaller than previous years.

The Nigerian Federal Government has signed an agreement to host the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair in Lagos in 2027, aiming to enhance trade and investment across the continent.

The Japan Fair Trade Commission has released a report detailing improper transactions related to the transfer of intellectual property rights from small- and medium-sized enterprises, highlighting numerous practices that may violate antitrust laws.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has emphasized the importance of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in ensuring fair trade practices in Nigeria's business environment.

Nigeria is set to host the Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 in Lagos, aimed at enhancing trade across Africa.

The Federation of Consumer Cooperatives in South Korea is campaigning to change the main supervising body from the Fair Trade Commission to the Ministry of SMEs and Startups.

YKKAP has been reprimanded by the Japan Fair Trade Commission for violating subcontracting laws by having 4,997 toolings stored free of charge by contracted firms.

South Korean prosecutors have launched a search of the headquarters of the lodging reservation platforms Yanolja and Here We Go over allegations of unfair business practices against small lodging providers.

The Fair Trade Commission fined Mercedes-Benz 11.2 billion won and filed charges for misleading consumers about battery specifications in their vehicles.

Nigeria is set to host the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair, with a signing ceremony taking place in Lagos to formalize the agreement among key African organizations.

The Fair Trade Commission of Korea has begun an on-site investigation into potential price collusion among four major local oil refiners in response to a recent spike in oil product prices.

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission is set to raise the lower limits of fines for companies violating fair trade laws regarding collusion and personal gain significantly.

The South Korean Supreme Court has upheld a fine of approximately 1.4 billion won against E-Land Retail amidst allegations of unfair support to its financially troubled holding company.

The headquarters for the 'Yup Deok' franchise received a rectification order from the Fair Trade Commission for compelling franchise store owners to purchase specific electronic devices like kiosks.

International Women's Day highlights ongoing gender inequality, with events in Starnberg emphasizing women's rights and fair trade contributions.

Aguascalientes Governor Tere Jiménez inaugurated the International Franchise Fair in Mexico City, highlighting the state’s strengths as a business destination.

The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has initiated a review regarding allegations of collusion by four companies in the starch syrup market, potentially resulting in sanctions including price re-evaluation and criminal charges.

The South Korean government is intensifying its monitoring of prices for processed foods, including noodles and snacks, that utilize recently reduced prices of raw materials like sugar and flour.

Kamashin, a supermarket chain in Tochigi Prefecture, has been warned by the Japan Fair Trade Commission for suspected violations of the antitrust law by forcing suppliers to deliver products for free under the guise of 'open sponsorship.'

The entire board of the Korea Flour Milling Association resigned amidst a collusion investigation in the domestic flour market involving seven major flour milling companies.

The Fair Trade Commission of South Korea is investigating funeral homes across the country due to widespread rebate practices in the funeral industry, prompted by a case involving a funeral home in Yangju, Gyeonggi Province.

Webzen faced sanctions from the Fair Trade Commission for launching new items in a game after announcing its closure.

Magdalena Krucz expresses optimism about the potential of Polish tourism in 2026 during the ITB Berlin travel trade fair.

The Fair Trade Commission of South Korea is investigating Samsung Electronics for allegedly unfairly reducing the quantities of goods ordered from subcontractors, leading to financial distress for one subcontractor.

The Tokyo District Prosecutor's Special Investigation Department and the Fair Trade Commission conducted searches on oil companies for suspected collusion in diesel pricing.

Hyosung and Hyosung Heavy Industries are facing sanctions from the Fair Trade Commission for unfairly demanding technical documents from subcontractors but have agreed to a self-corrective plan worth 3.4 billion won instead of facing penalties.

The Agrotech trade fair in Kielce showcases the latest agricultural technologies and facilitates decision-making for farmers on investments in machinery and systems.

The article discusses issues related to loading a webpage for the MWC 2026 event.

Chubu Electric has been found in violation of freelance law by the Japan Fair Trade Commission for failing to provide clear transaction terms and delaying payments for 39 freelance workers.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz aims to establish a fair partnership with China, seeking to navigate the complexities of the declining trade relations and increasing competition.

The Japanese Fair Trade Commission has approved the integration of Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso, setting conditions to mitigate market concentration risks.

The Delicia supermarket chain in Nagano, Japan, has been warned by the Fair Trade Commission for potentially violating antitrust laws by making supplier employees perform display work without compensation.

Coupang has been fined 2.2 billion Won by the Korea Fair Trade Commission for allegedly pressuring suppliers to reduce prices and share advertising costs.