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Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party banking on Oct 27 snap election to rejuvenate country
ATTEMPT TO “CLEANSE THE PARTY” Mr Noda is also displeased with the LDP’s incomplete investigation of its slush fund scandal. “The…
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Commentary: Japan’s new prime minister has barely the concept of a plan
Ishiba’s position on China is even harder to map out. He’s by turns hawkish and pragmatic, and seeks active diplomacy…
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Does Shinjiro Koizumi have what it takes to become Japan’s youngest prime minister?
SHINJIRO KOIZUMI’S RISE In 2019, Mr Koizumi was appointed environment minister by the late former prime minister Shinzo Abe. Mr…
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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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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’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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Tokyo prosecutors search offices of key ruling party factions
TOKYO: Tokyo prosecutors on Tuesday (Dec 19) searched the offices of two powerful political factions within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party…
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