JGB yields edge up amid divided view on fiscal expansion, BOJ rate hikeJapanese government bond yields saw a slight increase as investor sentiment on the nation's fiscal health and the Bank of Japan's future ra...
18 Feb, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Sanae Takaichi wins Japan elections; official results confirm super-majority for LDP partyJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party, the LDP, achieved a historic victory in snap elections. The LDP secured a significant two-th...
10 Feb, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Japan's Sanae Takaichi sweeps to historic election landslideJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling coalition has secured a significant victory. The coalition won a super-majority in Sunday's ...
09 Feb, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Why Japan's Takaichi is gambling on an early electionPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a Feb. 8 election, aiming to leverage strong public support and regain her party's parliamentary ma...
19 Jan, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Japan bond yields rocket on election pledges for tax cutsJapanese government bond yields have surged to record highs amid fears of upcoming election-driven tax cuts, potentially worsening the nati...
19 Jan, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Japan PM Takaichi may call early election, coalition partner saysJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may call an early general election, potentially in February, according to her coalition partner. Thi...
11 Jan, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
Japan's political uncertainty may slow down India engagementsJapan's ruling LDP, led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, faces significant losses in snap elections, prompting concerns over political sta...
29 Oct, 2024, 11.51 PM IST
After disastrous election, what happens to Japan's new PM?Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition failed to secure a majority in snap parliamentary elections, marking the LDP's wo...
28 Oct, 2024, 11.58 AM IST
Japan's ruling coalition set to lose parliamentary majority, exit polls showExit polls indicate Japan's ruling coalition might not secure a parliamentary majority, heightening uncertainty in the government. The Libe...
27 Oct, 2024, 05.13 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
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
Explained: How will Japan's ruling party pick the next prime minister?Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will elect a new president on Friday to replace outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The winner, ...
26 Sep, 2024, 11.40 AM IST
Japan PM eyes snap election this year: reportsAbe floated the idea of holding a vote on October 22 or October 29 in meetings with senior ruling party officials, Jiji Press and the Asahi...
17 Sep, 2017, 11.11 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates Shinzo Abe in Japanese on re-election"Looking forward to working closely with @AbeShinzo to take India-Japan ties to the next level, benefiting both nations," PM said in anothe...
16 Dec, 2014, 11.26 AM IST
Barack Obama congratulates Shinzo Abe on re-electionObama today said US-Japan alliance is the cornerstone of peace and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region as he congratulated Shinzo Abe on ...
15 Dec, 2014, 12.51 PM IST
Narendra Modi congratulates Japan PM on election victory"Congratulations @AbeShinzo on your victory in the elections. Japan will scale newer heights of progress under your able leadership," Modi ...
15 Dec, 2014, 10.05 AM IST
Japan PM Shinzo Abe adviser Honda calls for stimulus after "shocking" GDP"This is absolutely not a situation in which we should be debating an increase in the consumption tax," said Etsuro Honda.
17 Nov, 2014, 10.31 AM IST