Fumio Kishida
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PM Wong congratulates Japan Prime Minister Ishiba
SINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has written to his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba to congratulate him on his appointment,…
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Commentary: Japan’s next leader will be different, and flawed
THE POPULAR MAVERICK RAISING EYEBROWS Given Trump’s transactional nature, he might even understand Shigeru Ishiba’s talk of re-balancing Tokyo’s relationship…
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Japan to formally elect new prime minister on Oct 1
TOKYO: Japan’s new prime minister will be formally elected by parliament on Oct 1 following next week’s leadership contest, a ruling…
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Japan’s outgoing PM Kishida to visit South Korea
Japanese media reports said Kishida wanted to see Yoon and tell him that warmer ties would continue under the next…
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Commentary: Is Japan ready for a female prime minister?
In contrast, Kamikawa has opted to remain low profile despite her rising public popularity as one of the suitable candidates…
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Japan ruling party to choose next PM on Sep 27
In November last year, Kishida announced a stimulus package worth ¥17 trillion (more than US$100 billion at the time) as…
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Japan’s outgoing PM Kishida did a good job, despite dismal public approval rating: Analysts
Hopefuls first need to get the support of 20 parliamentarians to recommend them for office, which will be a first…
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Commentary: Japan PM’s resignation opens the door to a chaotic era
FUMIO KISHIDA’S MIXED LEGACY Whoever succeeds him, Kishida will leave a mixed legacy of both accomplishments and baggage. His record…
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Japan PM Kishida’s premiership to end after decision to exit party leadership race
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday (Aug 14) he will not seek re-election as head of his party,…
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US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says
WASHINGTON: A cooperation agreement by the Philippines, the United States and Japan will change the dynamic in the South China…
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