Japan's ruling party race puts legacy of Abenomics in focus
3 years, 3 months ago

Japan's ruling party race puts legacy of Abenomics in focus

The Hindu  

Japan's widening wealth gap has emerged as a key issue in a ruling party leadership contest that will decide who becomes the next Prime Minister, with candidates forced to reassess the legacy of former Premier Shinzo Abe's "Abenomics" policies. Mindful of the flaws of Abenomics, frontrunners in the Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race — Vaccination Minister Taro Kono and former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida — have pledged to focus more on boosting household wealth. Shigeto Nagai, head of Japan economics at Oxford Economics, said the survey revealed "the stark failure of Abenomics to boost household wealth through asset price growth." "We think the new Premier will need to consider the failures of Abenomics and recognise the myth that reflation policies relying on aggressive monetary easing will not solve all Japan's problems without tackling endemic structural issues," Mr. Nagai said.

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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 …

Ishiba's LDP Faces a Crucial Election as Polls Indicate a Possible Blow
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1 month, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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 Public Dissents Over Scandal and Rising Cost of Living
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Tight Races Loom as Public Dissents Over Scandal and Rising Cost of Living

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, 3 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 LDP picks new leader to replace outgoing PM Kishida
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan's LDP picks new leader to replace outgoing PM Kishida

The Hindu  

Japan's ruling party will hold one of the most unpredictable leadership contests in decades on Friday, a race that could result in Japan's youngest or first female Premier, or see a popular veteran succeed in his fifth and final leadership bid. If he prevails, he will become Japan's youngest Premier, surpassing the country's first-ever Prime Minister Ito Hirobumi, who took …

Shigeru Ishiba is chosen as Japan's next prime minister after winning leadership vote of ruling LDP party
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shigeru Ishiba is chosen as Japan's next prime minister after winning leadership vote of ruling LDP party

ABC  

Japan's next prime minister will be maverick politician Shigeru Ishiba after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party elected him the new leader following the news Prime Minister Fumio Kishida would step down. Japanese former environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi, the 43-year-old son of former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, speaks at a press conference ahead of the Liberal Democratic Party leadership election in …

Japan’s next prime minister faces big challenge as he tries to move past ruling party scandals
2 months, 3 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 …

LDP leadership race heats up with Ishiba, Takaichi and Koizumi leading polls
3 months ago

LDP leadership race heats up with Ishiba, Takaichi and Koizumi leading polls

China Daily  

Candidates for Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election, Economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, former environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, former chief cabinet secretary Katsunobu Kato, Digital Minister Taro Kono, former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba, and LDP secretary general Toshimitsu Motegi stand together onstage before a …

Japan ruling party kicks off leadership race with nine hopefuls
3 months, 1 week ago

Japan ruling party kicks off leadership race with nine hopefuls

China Daily  

The nine candidates for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party presidential election prepare to give speeches at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept 12, 2024. TOKYO - Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday officially began its leadership race as the two-week campaign started, with a record nine candidates competing to become the new party chief and the country's next …

Japan ruling party kicks off leadership race with nine hopefuls
3 months, 1 week ago

Japan ruling party kicks off leadership race with nine hopefuls

China Daily  

The nine candidates for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party presidential election prepare to give speeches at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept 12, 2024. TOKYO - Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday officially began its leadership race as the two-week campaign started, with a record nine candidates competing to become the new party chief and the country's next …

Japan’s governing party to choose its head who will also be the new prime minister on Sept. 27
4 months ago

Japan’s governing party to choose its head who will also be the new prime minister on Sept. 27

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s ruling party said Tuesday it will hold a vote on Sept. 27 to choose its new leader after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s surprise announcement that he will be stepping down. Within days of the prime minister’s declaration, local media has speculated nearly a dozen possible candidates, with some already announcing their interest in leading a party desperate …

Candidates emerge as LDP race heats up
4 months ago

Candidates emerge as LDP race heats up

China Daily  

By JIANG XUEQING in Tokyo | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-08-20 09:22 Takayuki Kobayashi, former economic security minister of Japan, holds a press conference to announce that he will run in the Liberal Democratic Party presidential race in September, in Tokyo, Japan, Aug 19, 2024. More than 10 candidates have emerged in the Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race, after …

Japan PM Fumio Kishida announces he will step down from in September
4 months, 1 week ago

Japan PM Fumio Kishida announces he will step down from in September

The Hindu  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a surprise move Wednesday, announced he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, paving the way for Japan to have a new prime minister. Mr. Kishida was elected President of his governing Liberal Democratic Party in 2021, and his three-year term expires in September. His drop out of the race …

Japan PM to step down next month amid rising prices, political scandals: Report
4 months, 1 week ago

Japan PM to step down next month amid rising prices, political scandals: Report

Firstpost  

Kishida’s public support eroded amid revelations about the party’s ties to the controversial Unification Church, and more recently, unrecorded political donations made at LDP fundraising parties Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he will step down in September, ending a three-year term marred by political scandals and paving the way for a new premier to address the impact of rising …

Japan PM Fumio Kishida to exit party leadership race
4 months, 1 week ago

Japan PM Fumio Kishida to exit party leadership race

Hindustan Times  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday he will not seek re-election as head of his party, meaning the end of his premiership after just under three years. Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a press conference at his office in Tokyo as he announced he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, Wednesday, Aug. …

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to step down as party leader in September
4 months, 1 week ago

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to step down as party leader in September

ABC  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced he will not seek re-election for leader of the ruling party. Support ratings dwindled amid corruption scandal Mr Kishida has long battled low approval ratings, with one poll showing an approval rating of 15.5 per cent in July. Japanese prosecutors make their first arrest on Sunday in connection with a major political slush …

Japan’s Kishida Fails to Learn Abe’s Political Lessons
1 year, 9 months ago

Japan’s Kishida Fails to Learn Abe’s Political Lessons

The Diplomat  

James Carville’s simple refrain, “It’s the economy, stupid,” made during Bill Clinton’s campaign for president in 1992, is applicable to most nations around the world. Unfortunately, it appears that current Prime Minister Kishida Fumio is emulating Abe’s approach to politics during his first term rather than learning from his second term. Notwithstanding significant public opposition to these wholesale changes of …

Japan PM Fumio Kishida's support declines as country sees rising Covid cases
2 years, 4 months ago

Japan PM Fumio Kishida's support declines as country sees rising Covid cases

Hindustan Times  

Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government slipped in two major polls as the country battles record Covid cases but the approval rate still remained at some of the highest levels that any premier has seen in years. Fumio Kishida, Japan Prime Minister Approval for Kishida’s cabinet fell 2 percentage points to 58% in a poll by the Nikkei …

Abe’s complicated legacy looms large for current Japan PM
2 years, 5 months ago

Abe’s complicated legacy looms large for current Japan PM

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was perhaps the most divisive leader in recent Japanese history, infuriating liberals with his revisionist views of history and his dreams of military expansion. For current Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, this complicated legacy will loom large as he considers taking up his mentor’s unachieved policy goals after a big win for their …

Japan ruling bloc wins big in vote held days after Shinzo Abe’s murder
2 years, 5 months ago

Japan ruling bloc wins big in vote held days after Shinzo Abe’s murder

Hindustan Times  

Japan’s ruling coalition expanded its majority in an upper house election held Sunday, two days after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who led the bloc to numerous victories during his term as premier. Fumio Kishida, Japan's prime minister and president of the Liberal Democratic Party, speaks after placing a paper rose on an LDP candidate's name, to …

Polls open in Japan election overshadowed by Shinzo Abe’s killing
2 years, 5 months ago

Polls open in Japan election overshadowed by Shinzo Abe’s killing

Al Jazeera  

Ruling LDP set for strong election showing in the upper house election held two days after former prime minister’s assassination. Voters in Japan are casting their ballots in an upper house election overshadowed by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s assassination. Elections for seats in the parliament’s less powerful upper house are typically seen as a referendum on the sitting government, …

‘Abenomics’: Abe’s economic legacy aimed for Japan’s revival
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Abenomics’: Abe’s economic legacy aimed for Japan’s revival

Al Jazeera  

Former prime minister had mixed success trying to revive economy after more than two decades of stagnation. Under “Abenomics”, Abe, who was shot dead during an election campaign event on Friday, sought to jolt Japan’s economy back to life after more than two decades of stagnation following the collapse of an asset bubble in the early 1990s. Abe’s strategy had …

Kishida reelected Japan’s PM in parliamentary vote
3 years, 1 month ago

Kishida reelected Japan’s PM in parliamentary vote

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Fumio Kishida, reelected as Japan’s prime minister on Wednesday after his governing party scored a major victory in key parliamentary elections, said the coronavirus remains the country’s most urgent issue and pledged to take steps to mend the pandemic-battered economy. A key policy expert from his party faction, former Education Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, was appointed as the new …

Fumio Kishida reelected Japan's Prime Minister in parliamentary vote
3 years, 1 month ago

Fumio Kishida reelected Japan's Prime Minister in parliamentary vote

India TV News  

Fumio Kishida was reelected as Japan’s prime minister on Wednesday after his governing party scored a major victory in key parliamentary elections. The better-than-expected election results may give Kishida’s government more power and time to work on campaign promises, including COVID-19 control, economic revitalization and strengthening Japan’s defense capability. A key policy expert from his party faction, former Education Minister …

Japan votes for strong government under Kishida and this will shape strategic equation in Indo-Pacific
3 years, 1 month ago

Japan votes for strong government under Kishida and this will shape strategic equation in Indo-Pacific

Firstpost  

Fumio Kishida and the LDP aim to double Japan’s defence spending to around 2 percent of the GDP to deal with China and North Korea, thereby signalling the course of the direction that they intend to tread upon Japan’s ruling coalition led by the Liberal Democratic Party has managed to retain a comfortable majority in the powerful lower House of …

Japan election: PM Kishida’s coalition keeps comfortable majority despite losing some seats
3 years, 1 month ago

Japan election: PM Kishida’s coalition keeps comfortable majority despite losing some seats

India TV News  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s coalition kept a comfortable majority in Sunday’s parliamentary election despite losing some seats as his weeks-old government grapples with a coronavirus-battered economy and regional security challenges. “The lower house election is about choosing a leadership,” Kishida said late Sunday after his ruling coalition secured the majority. “I believe we received a mandate from the voters.” …

Kishida elected as Japan’s PM, calls election for October 31
3 years, 2 months ago

Kishida elected as Japan’s PM, calls election for October 31

Al Jazeera  

Japan’s new prime minister, Fumio Kishida, has called a parliamentary election for October 31 and promised to bolster the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, shortly after being formally confirmed by lawmakers in the top job. Kishida, a 64-year-old former foreign minister with an image as a consensus builder, earlier on Monday unveiled a cabinet lineup dominated by allies of …

Japan PM-designate Fumio Kishida sets sights on wage hikes to fuel growth
3 years, 2 months ago

Japan PM-designate Fumio Kishida sets sights on wage hikes to fuel growth

Firstpost  

Topping Kishida’s to-do list is another big dose of government spending to help Japan recover from the COVID-19 shock Mito, Japan: Fumio Kishida, the man soon to become Japan’s prime minister, says he believes raising incomes is the only way to get the world’s third-largest economy growing again. “I would like to take economic measures to raise the incomes of …

Who is Fumio Kishida, Japan's next PM
3 years, 2 months ago

Who is Fumio Kishida, Japan's next PM

The Hindu  

Japan's ruling party elected former foreign minister Fumio Kishida its new leader on Wednesday, setting him on course to become the next prime minister of the world's third-largest economy. Mr. Kishida previously served as LDP policy chief and was foreign minister between 2012-17, during which he negotiated accords with Russia and South Korea, with whom Japan's relations are often frosty. …

Japan’s ex-top diplomat Fumio Kishida to become new Prime Minister
3 years, 2 months ago

Japan’s ex-top diplomat Fumio Kishida to become new Prime Minister

India TV News  

Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. Kishida replaces outgoing party leader Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who is stepping down after serving …

Japan’s former foreign minister Fumio Kishida wins election, set to become next prime minister
3 years, 2 months ago

Japan’s former foreign minister Fumio Kishida wins election, set to become next prime minister

Firstpost  

The new prime minister will have to deal with crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks Tokyo: Japan’s former foreign minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. Kishida replaces outgoing party leader Prime Minister Yoshihide …

Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida wins party vote, to become new Prime Minister
3 years, 2 months ago

Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida wins party vote, to become new Prime Minister

The Hindu  

Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next Prime Minister facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. Mr. Kishida replaces outgoing party leader Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who is stepping down after …

Japan’s ruling party picks Fumio Kishida as leader, set to be next prime minister
3 years, 2 months ago

Japan’s ruling party picks Fumio Kishida as leader, set to be next prime minister

Hindustan Times  

Fumio Kishida is set to become Japan’s prime minister after the ex-foreign minister overcame popular reformer, Taro Kono, to win the leadership of the country’s ruling party. Kishida, 64, was expected to be appointed Monday to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, putting him in charge of the world’s third-largest economy as it seeks to rebound from a virus emergency. …

Who will be Japan's next prime minister?
3 years, 2 months ago

Who will be Japan's next prime minister?

Hindustan Times  

Japan's minister for vaccines and reform, Taro Kono, is way ahead of his rivals for the job as head of the country's ruling Liberal Democratic Party when party members and its elected politicians vote on Wednesday, according to opinion polls. Support of party members In contrast, former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida had 22% of rank-and-file party members on his side, …

Japan's Ruling Party Lawmakers Start Voting for New Leader and Next PM
3 years, 2 months ago

Japan's Ruling Party Lawmakers Start Voting for New Leader and Next PM

News 18  

Lawmakers in Japan’s ruling party began voting for a new leader and likely next prime minister on Wednesday ahead of a general election due in weeks and with the economy staggering from the COVID-19 pandemic. With his support in tatters ahead of the election, Prime Minister Suga surprisingly announced he would step down after only a year as the Liberal …

Fumio Kishida to become Japan’s next PM after LDP leadership vote
3 years, 2 months ago

Fumio Kishida to become Japan’s next PM after LDP leadership vote

Al Jazeera  

Former foreign minister wins LDP leadership race and is set to become Japan’s next prime minister. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the ruling party’s leadership election, virtually ensuring that he will become the country’s next prime minister. As the new leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, Kishida is certain to be elected the next prime minister on …

Japanese ruling party race to determine next prime minister to do away 'revolving door' concerns
3 years, 3 months ago

Japanese ruling party race to determine next prime minister to do away 'revolving door' concerns

Firstpost  

Two men and, unusually for Japan, two women are competing in the 29 September vote to replace outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga Tokyo: Official election campaigning started Friday for the next head of Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party. Two men and, unusually for Japan, two women are competing in the 29 September vote to replace outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. …

Candidates in Japan race call for stronger economy, security
3 years, 3 months ago

Candidates in Japan race call for stronger economy, security

Associated Press  

TOKYO — One of the main candidates to be Japan’s next prime minister said Wednesday the country needs a new type of capitalism to address income and social gaps caused by the pandemic. Former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida was the first to announce his candidacy to lead the governing Liberal Democratic Party and succeed outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. While …

Vaccine chief Kono popular favorite to become Japan’s leader
3 years, 3 months ago

Vaccine chief Kono popular favorite to become Japan’s leader

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s outspoken Cabinet minister in charge of vaccinations, Taro Kono, has the most popular support to become the country’s next leader, according to opinion polls released Monday, as potential candidates jockey to replace outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. A telephone survey conducted on Sept. 4-5 and released Monday by Japan’s Kyodo News agency showed nearly 32% of the …

Will do whatever it takes to revive Covid-hit Japanese economy: PM candidate Suga
4 years, 3 months ago

Will do whatever it takes to revive Covid-hit Japanese economy: PM candidate Suga

India Today  

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga, widely expected to become prime minister next week, said on Saturday he will consider topping up payouts to households and companies to cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic. Suga also defended his experience in diplomacy, an area where experts say his resume is rather thin while steering clear of clues to whether …

Who are the Candidates to Replace Japan PM Shinzo Abe?
4 years, 3 months ago

Who are the Candidates to Replace Japan PM Shinzo Abe?

News 18  

Japan’s ruling party said Wednesday it will vote September 14 on a replacement for outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is stepping down for health reasons. The decision kicks off a leadership race in the world’s third-largest economy, with three leading candidates expected to face off in the poll: Yoshihide Suga Yoshihide Suga is the frontrunner after years as a …

Party Election To Pick PM Abe's Successor Around September 15 After His Resignation Due to Health Reasons
4 years, 3 months ago

Party Election To Pick PM Abe's Successor Around September 15 After His Resignation Due to Health Reasons

News 18  

TOKYO: Japan’s ruling party will choose Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s successor around Sept. 15, Kyodo news agency said on Saturday, after Abe abruptly announced his resignation for health reasons on Friday. The president of Abe’s Liberal Democratic Party is virtually assured of being prime minister because of the LDP’s majority in parliament’s lower house. Former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba and …

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