Sanae Takaichi
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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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Asian stocks pare tariff-led losses, Tokyo hit by political turmoil
Markets across Asia tumbled, with Hong Kong off almost 2 per cent, while Shanghai, Singapore, Seoul, Wellington, Taipei, Mumbai, Bangkok…
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Commentary: Japan has an ‘enshortification’ problem
JAPAN’S BEST HOPE Takaichi does not have a lot of options, because enshortification is now baked into Japan’s demographics. Her…
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Japan’s ruling coalition splits, throwing Takaichi’s PM bid into doubt
TOKYO: Japan’s Komeito party on Friday (Oct 10) said it would quit its coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP),…
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Tokyo stocks hit new record as Asian markets extend global rally
Tokyo-listed Advantest gained more than 2 per cent and Renesas more than 4 per cent, while tech investment titan SoftBank…
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Commentary: Is Sanae Takaichi Japan’s Margaret Thatcher – or its next Liz Truss?
Her incoming Cabinet will also face a divided Diet (Japan’s parliament), where the LDP lacks majorities in both chambers. Expanding…
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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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