As a small number of businesses are gaining influence in the field of systems used for smartphone apps, the government has decided to accelerate consideration toward the realization of a fair and equitable competitive environment.

The government held the "Digital Market Competition Conference" on the morning of the 26th, and compiled an interim report on the field of systems used in smartphone apps and search functions.



Among them, he pointed out that "a small number of oligopolistic businesses are increasing their influence by setting rules, etc." with a huge IT company in mind, "There are competitive concerns such as restraining new entrants and rising costs." ".

Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "It is important to secure opportunities for innovation and consumer choice by various actors including venture companies, and the new competition rules for the digital market are now a universal policy issue." I did.



At the meeting, it was confirmed that the Minister in charge of economic revitalization, Yamagiwa, would accelerate the examination toward the realization of a fair and equitable competitive environment.