Number of women in Japan’s Cabinet drops to two
New Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday named two women ministers to his Cabinet, down from five in the outgoing administration. Women are poorly represented in politics and business in…
New Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba unveils Cabinet as LDP divide emerges
New Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba took office on Tuesday, but he will get no honeymoon period as he looks to unite a divided Liberal Democratic Party ahead of an Oct.…
Japan’s new minister prime, Ishiba Shigeru, is a popular gadfly
ISHIBA SHIGERU, Japan's new minister primeknows what his colleagues think of him. “I have undoubtedly hurt many people's feelings, caused unpleasant experiences and made many suffer,” he said apologetically in…
Shigeru Ishiba chosen as Japan’s new prime minister by Diet
TOKYO -- Shigeru Ishiba, the new leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, was elected the country's 102nd prime minister on Tuesday and vowed his administration would work to win…
Japan Politics
In this photo provided by Japan's Imperial Household Agency of Japan, Japan's Emperor Naruhito, left, stands before new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, right, as former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, third…
LDP Ishiba elected Japan’s new PM amid economic, security fears
Shigeru Ishiba, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, was elected Japan's new prime minister by parliament on Tuesday to replace Fumio Kishida, at a time of low public confidence…
New Japan PM vows political reforms, eyes economic package – The Mainichi
Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba holds his first press conference after the inauguration of his Cabinet at his office in Tokyo…
Tô Lâm at Columbia University Sparks Important Conversations
On 23 September 2024, Columbia University (CU) hosted the address of the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) and State President, Tô Lâm. The address focused…
Japan’s new PM Ishiba faces challenges in building lasting gov’t – The Mainichi
Shigeru Ishiba, center, the head of Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party, casts a vote for Japan's new prime minister at…
Who is Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s new Prime Minister
Banker-turned-politician Shigeru Ishiba has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Japan. He will succeed former PM Fumio Kishida as the chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).…