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WEB2 days ago · Kyodo News Plus is an online publication delivering the latest news from Japan together with those stories from around the globe in which Japan plays a key role. Centering on content provided by Kyodo News, Japan’s leading news agency, our publication keeps readers abreast of the developments coming out of Japan that interest …
Japan's incoming PM Ishiba set to call general election on ...
WEB23 hours ago · Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said Monday that a general election will be held on Oct. 27 to seek a public mandate, with a ruling party official saying that the official campaigning is expected to begin on Oct. 15. Ishiba made the announcement as head of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, a day before he is set to …
Japan defense force ship sails through Taiwan Strait for 1st time
WEB4 days ago · A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel has sailed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's direction, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday, triggering an immediate backlash from China. On Wednesday, the destroyer Sazanami, along with Australian and New Zealand vessels, headed southward …
Public urges incoming Japan leader Ishiba to improve cost of ...
WEB3 days ago · Members of the public on Friday urged Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's incoming prime minister, following his victory in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race, to implement measures that will directly improve livelihoods amid the historically high cost of living. "Even just talking of price hikes, conditions vary between the city and ...
Ishiba, Koizumi, Takaichi lead Japan PM race, set stage for ...
WEB5 days ago · Takaichi, 63, a conservative lawmaker who does not hide her affinity to the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and Koizumi, 43, are trailing Ishiba in terms of grassroots votes. Meanwhile, Koizumi has secured over 50 votes from fellow LDP lawmakers, the most among the three, ahead of 40 for Takaichi and around 40 for Ishiba, according to the tally.
Kyodo News Digest: Sept. 25, 2024
WEB5 days ago · Kyodo News Digest: Sept. 25, 2024. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (L) shakes hands with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of their talks in New York on Sept. 23, 2024. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo. The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News. ----------. Ishiba, Koizumi, Takaichi lead Japan PM race, set …
Ex-defense chief Ishiba wins ruling party race, set to become ...
WEB3 days ago · Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan's next prime minister after winning the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election on Friday in a runoff vote, defeating economic security minister Sanae Takaichi. In his fifth presidential bid, Ishiba, who also served as the party's secretary general, won 215 of the 409 ...