Shigeru Ishiba: The 'smile again' Japanese Prime Minister who voters frowned onShigeru Ishiba is set to resign as Japan's prime minister after a series of electoral defeats shook the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's (...
07 Sep, 2025, 09.28 PM IST
Who could replace Ishiba as Japan's prime ministerJapan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will resign after his party’s election defeats, triggering a leadership race in the ruling LDP. The w...
07 Sep, 2025, 02.17 PM IST
Success and scandals: Japan's Liberal Democratic PartyJapan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), a dominant political player for decades, failed to secure a majority in recent snap elections for t...
27 Oct, 2024, 10.34 PM IST
High living costs, Chinese aggression: Challenges for Japan's new PM Shigeru IshibaShigeru Ishiba has been confirmed as Japan's new prime minister by parliament. He now faces the challenge of addressing rising living costs...
01 Oct, 2024, 01.33 PM IST
Shigeru Ishiba: The outsider set to lead JapanShigeru Ishiba, Japan's new prime minister, known for his solitary nature and intellectual prowess, takes over the ruling Liberal Democrati...
27 Sep, 2024, 12.25 PM IST
Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's ex-defence minister, set to become next prime ministerVeteran lawmaker Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan's next prime minister after winning the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership...
27 Sep, 2024, 12.09 PM IST
Toshiba to be delisted after 74 years, faces future with new ownersThe conglomerate is being taken private by a group of investors led by private equity firm Japan Industrial Partners(JIP) which also includ...
20 Dec, 2023, 09.07 AM IST
Toshiba prepares for $14 bn deal to go privateToshiba's scheme to take a deal worth around $ 14 billion that will begin on Tuesday, according to the company. The Japan Industrial Partne...
07 Aug, 2023, 04.50 PM IST
Toshiba to go private as board accepts $15 bn takeover bid: reportsWhen approved under global competition laws, the acquisition, which has an estimated value of two trillion yen ($15 billion), is expected t...
23 Mar, 2023, 04.05 PM IST
Toshiba set to announce split into three firms, shareholder reaction in focusThe plan - borne of a strategic review undertaken after a highly damaging corporate governance scandal - is aimed at improving shareholder ...
12 Nov, 2021, 10.32 AM IST
With India visit, Westinghouse CEO keeps nuclear project aliveDespite the financial crisis, Westinghouse CEO Jose Gutierrez flew in to India last week for talks with state-run National Power Corp of In...
09 Mar, 2017, 01.10 AM IST
Westinghouse mum over threat to Andhra N-unitNPCIL and Westinghouse are scheduled to conclude the commercial contract this year, after which the US nuclear firm is to set up six reacto...
09 Feb, 2017, 12.31 AM IST
Westinghouse mum on Andhra N-plant after Toshiba exits from nuke bizOfficials said India will wait for communication from its American partner on the future of the project.
08 Feb, 2017, 11.53 AM IST
- Japan's nuke crisis renews fears in Europe and China
As Japan's nuclear crisis intensified on Wednesday, governments across Europe remained at odds over whether to scale back nuclear power pro...
18 Mar, 2011, 03.02 AM IST
- Ghosts return to haunt Indo-US nuke deal
Given the gravity of the Fukushima crisis, India must review its nuclear-power policy to ensure that long-term risks of nuke accidents are ...
18 Mar, 2011, 02.30 AM IST
- Taro Aso takes charge as Japan PM
The lower house of parliament voted on party lines to install Aso as PM.
24 Sep, 2008, 10.50 AM IST
- Look east; look India: Japan PM
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to briefly escape the political heat at home next week as he goes to India and pursues one of his passions -- try...
17 Aug, 2007, 09.00 AM IST