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Japan’s new ‘Iron Lady’ PM Takaichi: A ‘do-er’ poised to bring stability
At home, Sanae Takaichi inherits a fragile government and an economy burdened by stagnation. Abroad, she faces an intense diplomatic…
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Japan in limbo as opposition in talks to oust ruling party
“If we were to join together in a coalition government, alignment on fundamental policies would be essential,” he told a…
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Japan’s main opposition party eyes unified PM candidate to block Sanae Takaichi
‘PUBLIC INTEGRITY’ The LDP has been haemorrhaging support as backing grows for smaller parties – including the anti-immigration Sanseito –…
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Tokyo soars, yen sinks after Takaichi win on mixed day for Asia
HONG KONG: Tokyo stocks surged almost 5 per cent to a record high on Monday (Oct 6) and the yen…
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Japan’s potential first female PM Sanae Takaichi faces test on economy, diplomacy: Observers
POLITICAL STABILITY AND FRAGILE MANDATE Japan has long been known for its “revolving door” leadership, with a series of short-lived…
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Big-spending next Japan PM Takaichi boosts stocks
TOKYO: Japanese stocks and bond yields soared and the yen fell on Monday (Oct 6), after conservative China hawk and…
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Sanae Takaichi: Japan’s likely first female PM a Thatcher fan, heavy-metal drummer and biker
Takaichi also admits she is a workaholic who would rather study at home instead of socialising. After unsuccessfully running for…
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Japan set to have first female PM after LDP elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader
TOKYO: Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party elected Sanae Takaichi, 64, as its new leader on Saturday (Oct 4), meaning the…
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Japan’s ruling party LDP heads to polls for new leader, hoping to revive fortunes
TOKYO: Japan’s ruling party picks the country’s likely next prime minister on Saturday (Oct 4), aiming to regain public trust…
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The 5 candidates vying to become Japan’s next leader
Farm Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is also a strong contender. If elected, he would become Japan’s youngest prime minister in the…
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