Learn “raided”, “coordination”, “allegations” in slow English. From: Japan investigates major breweries over suspected price-fixing.
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- RechercheThe breweries have raised prices several times, citing higher costs for materials and distribution, The Guardian reports.
- RechercheOn October 7, Japan’s Fair Trade Commission raided the offices of Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo and Suntory as part of an investigation into suspected coordination of beer and other drink prices. The companies are under investigation; the reports describe allegations, not proven wrongdoing.