Japan may see first female PM, but gender gap still a big voidSanae Takaichi emerges as a frontrunner in the Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race, potentially becoming Japan's first female prime ...
19 Sep, 2025, 11.47 PM IST
Japan's ex-Economic Security Minister Takaichi leads race for LDP presidency as country braces for leadership shiftSanae Takaichi is a leading candidate for president of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party. A recent poll shows her ahead of other contenders ...
13 Sep, 2025, 01.15 PM IST
Japan's five-year bond yields rise ahead of first auction after PM Ishiba's resignationJapanese government bonds faced a dip on Wednesday. This happened before the sale of securities. The five-year yield increased. The ten-yea...
10 Sep, 2025, 07.39 AM IST
Japan's Topix hits record high, yen and bonds fall on PM Ishiba exitJapan's Topix share gauge reached a record high, the yen weakened and longer-dated bonds slid on Monday after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba...
08 Sep, 2025, 01.42 PM IST
Japan's stressed bond market, stocks brace for PM Ishiba exit reactionJapan's stressed government bond market and soaring stocks are set for more volatility on Monday after the resignation of fiscal hawk Prime...
08 Sep, 2025, 11.44 AM IST
'Trump Whisperer' ex-minister joins Japan PM raceToshimitsu Motegi, a former foreign minister known as the "Trump Whisperer," has entered the race to succeed Shigeru Ishiba as Japan's lead...
08 Sep, 2025, 10.36 AM IST
Who is Toshimitsu Motegi: former Foreign Minister and LDP veteran seeking Japan’s PM roleFormer Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi announces candidacy for Liberal Democratic Party leadership following PM Ishiba's resign...
08 Sep, 2025, 10.25 AM IST
Who could replace Shigeru Ishiba as Japan's prime ministerFollowing Shigeru Ishiba's resignation, Japan's political landscape shifts as potential candidates emerge for prime minister. Sanae Takaich...
08 Sep, 2025, 09.49 AM IST
Japan's Topix hits record high, yen falls as PM Ishiba resignsFollowing Shigeru Ishiba's resignation, Japan's Topix index reached a record high, while the yen weakened amid speculation that his success...
08 Sep, 2025, 08.09 AM IST
Let's explain how Japan will pick its next leaderJapan faces a leadership transition as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to resign amidst the LDP's loss of parliamentary majorities. Th...
07 Sep, 2025, 09.29 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
Japan's budget demands hit record $831 billion as political uncertainty increasesJapan's budget requests for the next fiscal year have reached a record high for the third consecutive year, totaling 122.45 trillion yen, d...
03 Sep, 2025, 03.02 PM IST
Japan's incoming PM Shigeru Ishiba sets October 27 date for snap electionJapan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba announced a snap election for Oct. 27, following his victory in the ruling Liberal Democrati...
30 Sep, 2024, 12.18 PM IST
Fumio Kishida to step down: What you need to know about Japan picking its next prime ministerJapan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced his resignation, triggering a contest among Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) candidates. Scand...
14 Aug, 2024, 12.50 PM IST
Popular vaccination minister Kono to enter race for Japan's next leaderKono's decision to throw his hat in the ring for the leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), left open by Prime Minister Yoshihid...
10 Sep, 2021, 07.30 AM IST
Japan's struggling PM Yoshihide Suga steps down, sets stage for new leaderSuga's abrupt resignation ended a rollercoaster week in which Suga pulled out all the stops to save his job, including suggestions he would...
03 Sep, 2021, 04.08 PM IST
Shinzo Abe plan for land-attack counterpunch could mark major military shift for JapanJapan's Self Defence Forces are geared toward stopping attackers in the air and the sea. The policy change would direct the military to cre...
11 Sep, 2020, 01.07 PM IST