Japanese PM Ishiba Promises Collaboration With Opposition For Reforms Japanese PM Ishiba forms alliances with opposition, focuses on reforms, international relations, and economic growth. Top News · Nov 29, 2024
Japan Government Approves $92 Bn Extra Budget Japan's unpopular minority government approved on Friday an extra budget to help pay for a massive stimulus package after the ruling coalition's worst election result in 15 years. International Business Times · Nov 29, 2024
Japan passes $250B economic package meant to lift wages and spur growth Japan has approved a $250 billion economic stimulus package centered around initiatives intended to boost incomes The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024
Japan Government To Approve $140bn Stimulus Japan's minority government was expected Friday to approve a $140-billion stimulus drive aimed at putting more money in consumers' pockets after the ruling party's worst election result in 15 years. International Business Times · Nov 22, 2024
Japan's Trade Deficit Persists Amid Weak Yen And Rising Costs Japan's trade deficit persists as imports exceed exports, impacted by a weakening yen and global uncertainties. Prime Minister Ishiba aims to enhance econo... Top News · Nov 20, 2024
Japan records trade deficit for the fourth month straight despite export recovery Japan racked up a trade deficit in October for the fourth month in a row, as a weak yen and the rising price of energy kept import costs high The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024
Xi and Ishiba meet amid tensions as China urges Japan to ‘properly handle’ history Xi Jinping says China and Japan should be ‘partners, not threats’ The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2024
Biden Urges Xi To Curb North Korea's Support For Russia President Biden to address North Korea's support for Russia and other key issues in Asia-Pacific during meeting with President Xi Jinping. Top News · Nov 16, 2024
Japan PM Expresses Concern To Xi Over South China Sea Situation Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed "serious concerns" over the situation in the South China Sea to Chinese President Xi Jinping in their first in-person talks, Tokyo's foreign ministry said Saturday. International Business Times · Nov 16, 2024
US, South Korea and Japan slam ‘dangerous’ ties between Russia, North Korea Leaders from the three countries met on the sidelines of the 2024 APEC summit to voice opposition to North Korea treaty. Al Jazeera · Nov 16, 2024
Biden set to meet South Korean and Japanese leaders amid growing worries about North Korea President Joe Biden is gathering South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for talks The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024
Biden Holds Talks With South Korea And Japan Leaders President Biden to discuss North Korea's military activities with South Korean and Japanese leaders at APEC summit. Top News · Nov 15, 2024
Japan Growth Slows As New PM Readies Stimulus Japan's growth slowed in the third quarter, official data showed Friday, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks to jumpstart the world's fourth-largest economy. International Business Times · Nov 15, 2024
Japan official clarifies why prime minister Ishiba was spotted ‘sleeping’ in parliament Video showing Shigeru Ishiba dozing off in parliament went viral on social media on Monday The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024
Top News · Nov 12, 2024 Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Faces Political Turmoil Ahead Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces challenges post-election, including a corruption scandal and opposition influence. Ishiba must navigate politi...
Top News · Nov 11, 2024 Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Reelected After Election Loss Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reelected in Japan after election loss, faces challenges in forming coalition. Opposition leader Yoshihiko Noda defeated. Ish...
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024 Japan’s Ishiba survives parliament vote as prime minister despite terrible election result Ruling coalition keeps power despite losing majority in last month’s election
International Business Times · Nov 11, 2024 Japan PM Set To Form Minority Government Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a parliament vote on Monday that is expected to keep him in the job, but with a fragile grip on power after a disastrous general election.
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024 Japan’s Ishiba vows to boost military and forge closer ties with US under Donald Trump Japan’s Ishiba vows to work closely with Trump administration to strengthen diplomacy and security
International Business Times · Nov 7, 2024 Japan PM To Boost Defence Alliance With 'Very Friendly' Trump Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Thursday he had agreed with US president-elect Donald Trump in a phone call to strengthen the nations' alliance, after the tycoon's victory sent defence-related shares surging.
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The Conversation · Oct 31, 2024 Japan election: voters took aim at an untrustworthy government beset by scandal Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP) suffered a severe blow on October 27 when, alongside its smaller coalition partner, Komeito, it lost its majority in a snap general election. The ruling coalition took 215 seats, fewer than the 233 required, with the centre-left opposition Constitutional Democratic party making big gains.
International Business Times · Oct 31, 2024 Bank Of Japan Warns Of 'High Uncertainties' After Election The Bank of Japan warned Thursday of "high uncertainties" following the ruling party's worst election result in 15 years, as it kept interest rates unchanged.
International Business Times · Oct 31, 2024 Asian Stocks Uneven After Shaky Wall Street Lead Asian stocks got off to an uneven start on Thursday following a weak lead from Wall Street, though better-than-expected manufacturing data from China provided a glimmer of good news for Beijing.
International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024 Worries For Japan Economy After Election Shock Political uncertainty after Japan's election shock risks slowing economic reforms, pushing up government spending and even holding up the Bank of Japan's exit from its outlier monetary policy, economists said.