Five challenges facing Japan's new PM Ishiba
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Five challenges facing Japan's new PM Ishiba

Hindustan Times  

Shigeru Ishiba will face five key challenges when he becomes Japan's new prime minister on Tuesday after being voted leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Five challenges facing Japan's new PM Ishiba Nerves are running high over China's increasingly aggressive moves in the region, following the first confirmed incursion by a Chinese military aircraft into Japanese airspace in August. Security policy expert Ishiba wants to boost Japan's defence capabilities and proposes an "Asian NATO" to counter threats including North Korean missile tests. James Brady of consulting firm Teneo said Ishiba's "ability to reflect the popular mood was evident earlier this year in his criticism of his party's response to the political funding scandal".

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Embattled Japan leader vows to cooperate with long-ignored opposition in bid to save his government
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Embattled Japan leader vows to cooperate with long-ignored opposition in bid to save his government

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Embattled Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who survived as leader after a major election loss by his governing coalition, promised Friday to work closely with the long-ignored opposition that is now the only way his minority government can stay in power. Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party and its junior partner Komeito together lost a majority in the 465-seat lower …

Japan asked to revise stand on US relations
1 month ago

Japan asked to revise stand on US relations

China Daily  

Japan needs to reduce its heavy reliance on the United States, embrace a more independent diplomatic stance, and strengthen its ties with emerging countries in the Global South, experts said. They expect Japan-US relations to witness some tensions and friction under the incoming Donald Trump administration in Washington, pointing to Trump's "America First" agenda, likely trade tariffs and security cooperation …

Domestic problems and foreign policy remain challenges for Ishiba
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1 month, 1 week ago

Domestic problems and foreign policy remain challenges for Ishiba

China Daily  

Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba gives his first policy speech at the lower house of the parliament in Tokyo, Japan, Oct 4, 2024. Shigeru Ishiba's reelection in less than two months has temporarily averted a personal political crisis for him and saved him from the embarrassment of being Japan's shortest-serving postwar prime minister, but whether he can address the …

Ishiba survived a rare runoff to remain Japan’s prime minister but will face turmoil
1 month, 1 week ago

Ishiba survived a rare runoff to remain Japan’s prime minister but will face turmoil

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, battered in parliamentary elections last month, has survived a rare runoff vote against the opposition to remain the country’s leader but he still faces turmoil ahead. This time, though, because Ishiba’s LDP and its junior coalition partner lost its majority in the recent election, the runoff on Monday couldn’t be avoided — the …

Japan's parliament reelects Ishiba as PM
1 month, 1 week ago

Japan's parliament reelects Ishiba as PM

China Daily  

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi attend a session on the day lawmakers vote to elect the new prime minister, at the Lower House of Parliament in Tokyo, Japan Nov 11, 2024. Shigeru Ishiba was reelected as Japan's 103rd prime minister on Monday in a House of Representatives runoff election, securing 221 votes. Ishiba's reelection …

Japan's parliament reelects Ishiba as PM
1 month, 1 week ago

Japan's parliament reelects Ishiba as PM

China Daily  

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi attend a session on the day lawmakers vote to elect the new prime minister, at the Lower House of Parliament in Tokyo, Japan Nov 11, 2024. Shigeru Ishiba was reelected as Japan's 103rd prime minister on Monday in a House of Representatives runoff election, securing 221 votes. Ishiba's reelection …

Japan's parliament reelects Ishiba as PM
1 month, 1 week ago

Japan's parliament reelects Ishiba as PM

China Daily  

By JIANG XUEQING in Tokyo | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-12 09:33 Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi attend a session on the day lawmakers vote to elect the new prime minister, at the Lower House of Parliament in Tokyo, Japan Nov 11, 2024. Shigeru Ishiba was reelected as Japan's 103rd prime minister on Monday …

Japan's parliament reelects Ishiba as PM
1 month, 1 week ago

Japan's parliament reelects Ishiba as PM

China Daily  

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi attend a session on the day lawmakers vote to elect the new prime minister, at the Lower House of Parliament in Tokyo, Japan Nov 11, 2024. Shigeru Ishiba was reelected as Japan's 103rd prime minister on Monday in a House of Representatives runoff election, securing 221 votes. Ishiba's reelection …

Japan's parliament reelects Ishiba as PM
1 month, 1 week ago

Japan's parliament reelects Ishiba as PM

China Daily  

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi attend a session on the day lawmakers vote to elect the new prime minister, at the Lower House of Parliament in Tokyo, Japan Nov 11, 2024. Shigeru Ishiba was reelected as Japan's 103rd prime minister on Monday in a House of Representatives runoff election, securing 221 votes. Ishiba's reelection …

Lawmakers vote to keep embattled Ishiba as Japan PM
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1 month, 1 week ago

Lawmakers vote to keep embattled Ishiba as Japan PM

Raw Story  

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba kept his job in a parliamentary vote on Monday, despite having led the ruling coalition to its worst general election result in 15 years. Lawmakers appointed former defence minister Ishiba head of a minority government -- meaning he may face political gridlock, or need to compromise to pass new bills. as the prime minister," announced …

Japan's Shigeru Ishiba Cabinet resigns, but here's why he may become PM again by afternoon
1 month, 1 week ago

Japan's Shigeru Ishiba Cabinet resigns, but here's why he may become PM again by afternoon

Firstpost  

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Cabinet resigned on Monday and will face a parliament vote later today that is expected to keep him in the job, but with a fragile grip on power after a disastrous general election In Japan, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Cabinet resigned on Monday en masse before the Diet, or parliament during an extraordinary Cabinet meeting …

Japan’s reelected Prime Minister Ishiba vows to step up reform
1 month, 1 week ago

Japan’s reelected Prime Minister Ishiba vows to step up reform

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pledged to take tougher measures against misuse of political funds after he was reelected by parliament Monday following a major loss in the polls last month by his governing coalition. A staff member at parliament puts up two names, Shigeru Ishiba, right, and Yoshihiko Noda for a runoff vote for a new prime …

Japan’s PM Ishiba survives parliament vote, to lead minority government
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Japan’s PM Ishiba survives parliament vote, to lead minority government

Al Jazeera  

Japanese legislators have voted for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to stay on, after his scandal-tarnished coalition lost its parliamentary majority in a lower house election last month. Following the parliament’s vote on Monday, Ishiba must run a fragile minority government as Donald Trump regains control in main ally the United States, tension rises with rivals China and North Korea, and …

Japan's prime minister vows military buildup, deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Japan's prime minister vows military buildup, deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises

New Indian Express  

TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba renewed a pledge Saturday to build up his country’s military and deepen its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump. Ishiba, who made the comments at an annual troop review held at Camp Asaka in the Tokyo suburbs, said the security environment surrounding Japan and the international community has significantly worsened due …

Japan's Political Landscape Shaken as LDP Loses Majority for First Time in 15 Years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Japan's Political Landscape Shaken as LDP Loses Majority for First Time in 15 Years

Firstpost  

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has lost its majority for the first time in 15 years, raising uncertainty over the makeup of the next government. The election results come as a blow to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, whose party had been the most powerful and dominant in Japan. The LDP secured 191 seats in the lower house, far short of …

Japanese go to polls in neck-and-neck race
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Japanese go to polls in neck-and-neck race

China Daily  

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attends a media conference at the Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters on October 27, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. The voting for Japan's House of Representatives election concluded on Sunday evening, amid public distrust following a major slush fund scandal of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. During a speech on Saturday in front of Tokyo's Ikebukuro Station, …

Ishiba's LDP Faces a Crucial Election as Polls Indicate a Possible Blow
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ishiba's LDP Faces a Crucial Election as Polls Indicate a Possible Blow

Firstpost  

Japan's snap election is shaping up to be a major test for the LDP, with polls hinting at a potential loss of majority. The LDP, which has dominated Japanese politics for nearly seven decades, could see its worst results since 2009. The outcome of the election will have significant implications for the country's political landscape and the future of the …

Ishiba's Majority at Risk as Public Rage Fuels Election Battle
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ishiba's Majority at Risk as Public Rage Fuels Election Battle

The Hindu  

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling party faces a potential blow to its majority in the lower house of Parliament in upcoming elections. The results could weaken Ishiba's grip on power and possibly lead to political uncertainty in Japan. The biggest Opposition party, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, is expected to make significant gains, potentially disrupting the ruling coalition. …

Tight Races Loom as Lower House Election Begins
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tight Races Loom as Lower House Election Begins

China Daily  

Voting for Japan's lower house election has begun amid public discontent over the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)'s scandal and a rising cost of living. With 465 seats up for grabs, a total of 1,344 candidates are running, more than the 1,051 in the last such election in 2021. While some polls project the longtime ruling LDP and its junior …

Tight Races Loom as Lower House Election Kicks Off
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tight Races Loom as Lower House Election Kicks Off

China Daily  

Voting for Japan's lower house election has begun amid public discontent over the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)'s scandal and a rising cost of living. With 465 seats up for grabs, a total of 1,344 candidates are running, more than the 1,051 in the last such election in 2021. While some polls project the longtime ruling LDP and its junior …

Ishiba's Geek Status a Liability as He Faces Election
2 months ago

Ishiba's Geek Status a Liability as He Faces Election

Firstpost  

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's popularity among voters is declining, with polls suggesting that he may struggle to form a majority government on Sunday. Despite his popularity before becoming PM, Ishiba's ratings have fallen since he took office. The LDP's internal party race has shifted from an internal party race to competition between parties, with some analysts suggesting that even …

In Electing Ishiba Shigeru, the LDP Opts for Change
2 months ago

In Electing Ishiba Shigeru, the LDP Opts for Change

The Diplomat  

The fifth time’s the charm for Ishiba Shigeru. “I will do my best to make Japan a safe and secure country again, a place where everyone can live with a smile.” Ishiba’s victory after falling short so many times before highlighted a sea change within the LDP. Ishiba wants to entirely eliminate the clause that foreswears “the right of belligerency” …

Japan’s new prime minister dissolves the lower house of parliament to set up a snap election
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan’s new prime minister dissolves the lower house of parliament to set up a snap election

LA Times  

New Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba dissolved the lower house of parliament Wednesday to set up an Oct. 27 snap election, asking people to trust the governing party’s policies even as critics said the vote comes far too soon. With the early election, Ishiba seeks to secure a majority in the lower house, the more powerful of the two chambers, …

New Japan PM Ishiba forms Cabinet with emphasis on defence
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New Japan PM Ishiba forms Cabinet with emphasis on defence

The Hindu  

Japan's parliament elected Shigeru Ishiba as the new Prime Minister on Tuesday, tasked with addressing public outrage over his governing party's corruption scandals ahead of a parliamentary election later this month, while trying to boost the economy and tackle security challenges from China and North Korea. Mr. Ishiba replaces Fumio Kishida, who stepped down earlier Tuesday to pave the way …

Ishiba faces window of opportunity to repair ties with China
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ishiba faces window of opportunity to repair ties with China

China Daily  

Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks to reporters at the entrance to the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct 2, 2024. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to Shigeru Ishiba on his election victory as the prime minister of Japan, replacing Fumio Kishida. The Kishida government's one-sided pro-United States policy over the latter's China-containment …

Ishiba Shigeru will become Japan’s next prime minister
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ishiba Shigeru will become Japan’s next prime minister

Hindustan Times  

IN JAPANESE POLITICS, the fifth time’s the charm. This means he will become Japan’s prime minister when he is sworn in next week. Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, center, and his cabinet ministers arrive for a photo session at Ishiba's residence in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. During his past bids for the leadership Mr Ishiba repeatedly failed to …

Japan’s likely next leader Ishiba says he will call election for October 27
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan’s likely next leader Ishiba says he will call election for October 27

The Hindu  

Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan's governing party, said Monday he plans to call a parliamentary election to be held on October 27 after he is elected as Prime Minister on Tuesday. Mr. Ishiba was chosen as the Liberal Democratic Party's leader on Friday and is assured to also succeed Fumio Kishida as Prime Minister because the party's coalition controls …

Japan's incoming PM Ishiba set to call general election on Oct 27
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan's incoming PM Ishiba set to call general election on Oct 27

China Daily  

TOKYO -- Japan's incoming Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday he plans to call a general election on Oct. 27 as he prepares to take office. The 67-year-old former defense minister narrowly defeated Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi in a run-off on Friday to lead the country's ruling Liberal Democratic Party. As the LDP-led coalition constitutes a majority in both …

Japan's incoming Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba calls election for October 27, seeks to unify party
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan's incoming Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba calls election for October 27, seeks to unify party

ABC  

Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said on Monday he would call a general election for October 27 following his victory in one of the closest-ever leadership races for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Japanese shares fell more than 4 per cent in early trading on Monday as the yen strengthened and Japanese government bonds jumped in reaction to the …

Shigeru Ishiba: Japan’s former defence minister chosen by ruling party to become next prime minister
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shigeru Ishiba: Japan’s former defence minister chosen by ruling party to become next prime minister

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Japan’s former defence minister, Shigeru …

Japan's Shigeru Ishiba is set to become prime minister
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Japan's Shigeru Ishiba is set to become prime minister

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s governing party on Friday picked former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as its leader, setting him up to become prime minister next week. Shigeru Ishiba, center, celebrates after he was elected as new head of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party during the party's leadership election Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Tokyo. Shigeru Ishiba, the newly elected leader of …

Japan’s next prime minister faces big challenge as he tries to move past ruling party scandals
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Japan’s next prime minister faces big challenge as he tries to move past ruling party scandals

LA Times  

Shigeru Ishiba, the newly elected leader of Japan’s ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party, at a news conference in Tokyo on Friday. The person chosen Friday to lead Japan’s governing party, and become prime minister next week, is a veteran politician with deep policy experience, a taste for curry and anime — and big challenges ahead of him as he …

Shigeru Ishiba: Former defense minister to be Japan’s new prime minister after winning ruling party contest
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Shigeru Ishiba: Former defense minister to be Japan’s new prime minister after winning ruling party contest

CNN  

Tokyo CNN — Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba will become Japan’s new prime minister after winning his party’s leadership contest on Friday, following a crowded race that ended in a runoff vote. It was Ishiba’s fifth attempt to lead the party, a conservative political machine that has ruled Japan almost continuously since the party’s founding in 1955. Following the vote, …

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