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Masato Kanda: The man behind Japan’s $170bn bid to prop up the yen
For several years, Masato Kanda hardly slept. “Three hours a night is an exaggeration,” he laughs as he speaks to…
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Japan’s new PM supports higher corporate taxes, more defense spending
Shigeru Ishiba, who became Japan’s new prime minister on Tuesday, is a former defence minister known for his in-depth security…
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Japan’s incoming PM Ishiba calls snap vote | Elections News
Newly-elected Shigeru Ishiba emphasises need for immediate public approval of new administration. Japan’s incoming prime minister has said he will…
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Shigeru Ishiba to become Japan’s next PM after winning ruling party vote | Elections News
The ex-defence minister has won the leadership election of Liberal Democratic Party which holds a majority in parliament. Shigeru Ishiba…
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Japan’s scandal-hit ruling party picks Shigeru Ishiba as next PM
It’s a desperately needed recalibration in the lead-up to the Japanese general election, which is set to take place by…
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Who’s in the running to be Japan’s next prime minister? | Elections News
Japan’s governing party will choose a new leader on Friday to replace Fumio Kishida who announced his resignation in August.…
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After vowing to halt Japan’s economic decline, Kishida leaves mixed legacy | Business and Economy
In his first policy address after taking office in October 2021, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged to “faithfully rebuild”…
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Japan’s elderly population rises to record 36.25 million | Economy News
Japanese aged 65 or older now account for nearly 30 percent of the population, government data shows. Japan’s elderly population…
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Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant begins decades-long toxic cleanup with this robot
The mission was initially scheduled to begin on Aug. 22 but was suspended when workers noticed a mechanical error. An…
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