What Japan’s Political Uncertainty Means for Its Market Rally
The steady course of the Japanese economy and business environment that has helped attract a torrent of investment in the past two years could be undercut by the political turmoil…
A Seismic Election Sends Asia’s Most Stable Democracy Into Chaos
For years, Japan has managed to resist the populist waves that have swept Europe and the United States as disaffected electorates have demanded radical change.But as voters handed the long-standing…
Political upheaval in Japan after snap election leaves no clear winner
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed Monday to stay in office despite his gamble of snap elections backfiring, with his party's ruling coalition falling short of a majority for the…
‘Severe’ Election Loss Roils Japanese Politics
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Voters deliver a historic revival to Japan’s ruling coalition
JAPAN'S RULING coalition failed in lower-house elections on October 27th to secure a majority in parliament for the first time since 2009. This stunning rebuke of the long-dominant Liberal Democratic…
Japan’s election costs ruling party its majority, government in flux
Open this photo in gallery:Japanese Prime Minister and leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Shigeru Ishiba arrives for a press conference a day after Japan's lower house election,…
Yen hits 3-month low vs. dollar amid Japan political uncertainty – The Mainichi
This file photo shows the Tokyo Stock Exchange. (Mainichi) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The yen hit a three-month low in the upper 153…
Opinion | Japan Is Entering a New Era of Instability
The political dominance of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party has been remarkable.Despite incessant internal jockeying that has often led to a revolving door of leaders (a problem that remains), the party…
Japan PM Ishiba says will stay in office despite election setback
Sunday's snap election was the governing party's worst result in 15 years, exit polls and media showed.Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has pledged to stay in office despite receiving a…
After vote, Japan faces new era of political instability
Seoul, South Korea — Japan faced a period of political instability on Monday after its longtime ruling party suffered its worst election performance in 15 years, leaving Prime Minister Shigeru…