Is Japan’s Ishiba too ‘weak’ to deal with Trump? Split views on talks
Japanese conservatives are urging Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to delay his planned meeting with US president-elect Donald Trump, saying his weak political position and “unstable government” make him vulnerable to…
Japan’s economy grows for a second straight quarter on the back of consumer spending
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Japan’s Hybrid Helicopters Back in Action Post-Incident | Politics
Japan's hybrid-helicopter fleet is set to resume operations after a month-long suspension. The fleet was grounded following a V-22 Osprey incident during a joint exercise with the US military.The…
Japan Eyes Extraordinary Diet Session from Nov. 28.
Newsfrom Japan Politics Nov 14, 2024 15:34 (JST) Tokyo, Nov. 14 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government and the ruling coalition led by the Liberal Democratic Party are discussing a plan to…
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A new dawn for Japanese politics? Shigeru Ishiba and the rise of multi-party dynamics
Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader, Shigeru Ishiba, was appointed by the Japanese National Diet as Prime Minister of Japan on Monday, 11 November. He now leads Japan's first minority government…
Japan, Britain to Create Forum of Foreign, Economy Ministers
REUTERS/Phil NobleUnion Jack flag flies above a Unionist mural in Larne, Northern Ireland December 30, 2020. Jiji Press 12:30 JST, November 14, 2024 London, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press)…
Japan’s LDP, Komeito, DPFP Discuss Economic Measures; DPFP Makes 15 Additional Requests to Support Wage Hikes, Increase Take-Home Pay
The Yomiuri ShimbunLiberal Democratic Party, Komeito and Democratic Party for the People policy research council chiefs attend their first meeting at the Diet Building in Tokyo on Tuesday.…
Japan’s LDP, Komeito, DPFP Discuss Economic Measures; DPFP Makes 15 Additional Requests to Support Wage Hikes, Increase Take-Home Pay
The Yomiuri ShimbunLiberal Democratic Party, Komeito and Democratic Party for the People policy research council chiefs attend their first meeting at the Diet Building in Tokyo on Tuesday.…
Asia Minute: Politics across the Pacific
Japan's prime minister heads into a new term today — one day after winning a run-off election in parliament. As he starts a new term, one challenge is planning for…