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 foreign minister, while former Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi was shifted to the governing party’s No. Kishida also appointed former Defense Minister Gen Nakatani to the newly created post of special adviser on international human rights issues, focusing on Chinese actions in its western Xinjiang region and in Hong Kong. Though many of Kishida’s ministers are first-timers, key posts went to members of influential party wings, including those led by conservative ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and former Finance Minister Taro Aso.

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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 …

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 Prime Minister Kishida steps down as planned before likely successor Ishiba takes office
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida steps down as planned before likely successor Ishiba takes office

The Independent  

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Japan’s parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan’s parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister

NPR  

Japan’s parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister toggle caption Eugene Hoshiko/AP TOKYO — Japan’s parliament on Tuesday formally elected Shigeru Ishiba, head of the governing Liberal Democratic Party, as the country’s new prime minister. “As we face a critical moment in and outside the country, I earnestly hope key policies that will pioneer Japan's future will be powerfully pursued …

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 …

Kishida's foreign policy criticized at home and abroad
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kishida's foreign policy criticized at home and abroad

China Daily  

By CAI HONG | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-09-30 10:04 Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida speaks during the High-Level Meeting to Launch the Friends of Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty at UN headquarters in New York City, Sept 23, 2024. Three new strategic documents are central to Kishida's foreign policy — the National Security Strategy, the National Defense Strategy …

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, 3 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 …

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 …

Nine ruling party candidates vie to replace Japan’s outgoing Prime Minister Kishida
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Nine ruling party candidates vie to replace Japan’s outgoing Prime Minister Kishida

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A record nine candidates are running in Japan’s ruling party election Friday to replace outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Candidates are front row from from left, 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 …

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 …

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. …

In surprise move, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida announces plans to step down
4 months, 1 week ago

In surprise move, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida announces plans to step down

LA Times  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announces he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote at a news conference in Tokyo on Wednesday. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a surprise move Wednesday, announced he will not run in next month’s party leadership vote, paving the way for Japan to have a new prime minister. “Whenever the party is …

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 PM Kishida denies he will step down over his party’s loss in special elections
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan’s PM Kishida denies he will step down over his party’s loss in special elections

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday his governing party’s major defeat in last weekend’s by-elections was largely due to a political fundraising scandal and that he would not step down or replace party executives to take responsibility. The scandal centers on dozens of lawmakers in Kishida’s Liberal Democratic Party who allegedly pocketed profits from ticket sales to …

Japan’s leader seeks a meeting with North Korea and an end to deflation, to boost public support
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan’s leader seeks a meeting with North Korea and an end to deflation, to boost public support

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reiterated Thursday his determination to work toward a summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to realize the return of Japanese people believed abducted by North Korean agents in the 1970s and 80s. “I remain committed to realizing this for Japan,” he told reporters, while declining to directly address the recent comments from …

Kishida government gets jittery once again, as Biden-Trump clash hots up
9 months, 1 week ago

Kishida government gets jittery once again, as Biden-Trump clash hots up

China Daily  

US President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event at Pullman Yards in Atlanta, Georgia, US March 9, 2024. As a Biden-Trump contest is becoming increasingly clear in the US presidential elections, the Fumio Kishida government is in touch with the Donald Trump camp to explore Trump's policy toward Japan. After Biden won the US election in 2020, the Japanese …

Japan’s prime minister has recovered from a rough patch
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan’s prime minister has recovered from a rough patch

Hindustan Times  

Editor’s note: On April 15th Kishida Fumio was evacuated from an event at which he was due to give a speech, following an explosion. They became especially acute late last year, when his approval ratings dipped below 30% after the assassination of Abe Shinzo and subsequent revelations about the LDP’s links to the Unification Church, a cult-like group, that had …

Kishida vows no more fundraising parties at Parliament’s ethics hearing over a funds scandal
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Kishida vows no more fundraising parties at Parliament’s ethics hearing over a funds scandal

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s beleaguered prime minister renewed his apology over his governing party’s corruption scandal, promising to not hold any more parties himself as leader during a political ethics committee Thursday. Fumio Kishida has fought against plummeting support ratings since his governing party’s corruption scandal rocked the government. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s resistance to have a fully open session …

Japan PM Kishida is fighting a party corruption scandal. Here’s a look at what it’s about
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan PM Kishida is fighting a party corruption scandal. Here’s a look at what it’s about

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday was forced to start this year’s parliamentary session with an apology over one of the country’s biggest corruption scandals in decades. Prosecutors recently indicted 10 people, including three lawmakers and a number of political aides, in the latest hit to Kishida’s already unpopular Cabinet. Kishida in December removed people linked to …

PM Kishida’s Indo-Pacific legacy vs politics in Japan
11 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Kishida’s Indo-Pacific legacy vs politics in Japan

Hindustan Times  

The conversation on global power politics will continue to be dominated by wars, as the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflicts spill over to 2024 shaping the Euro-Atlantic and West Asian security architecture respectively. Meanwhile, the Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida will aim to secure another term as the Liberal Democratic Party’s president in September even as the domestic political pulse presents …

Japanese PM Kishida replaces four Cabinet ministers linked to 'slush funds' scandal
1 year ago

Japanese PM Kishida replaces four Cabinet ministers linked to 'slush funds' scandal

India TV News  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday replaced four of his Cabinet ministers linked to 'slush fund' allegations that have damaged his party's reputation and his authority within. The four ministers are Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, Economy and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, Agriculture Minister Ichiro Miyashita and Internal Affairs Minister Junji Suzuki. Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, who belongs to …

Japan’s Fumio Kishida to fire more officials in slush fund scandal: Report
1 year ago

Japan’s Fumio Kishida to fire more officials in slush fund scandal: Report

Firstpost  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is likely to replace up to 15 ministers and junior ministers as he tries to manage the repercussions from a slush fund scandal that threatens to bring down his government Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is likely to replace up to 15 ministers and junior ministers as he tries to manage the repercussions from a …

Japan’s Kishida shuffles Cabinet and party posts to solidify power
1 year, 3 months ago

Japan’s Kishida shuffles Cabinet and party posts to solidify power

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida shuffled his Cabinet and key party posts on Wednesday to strengthen his position before a key party leadership vote next year, bringing in a new defense minister and the country’s first female foreign minister since 2002. It is the second Cabinet shuffle since Kishida took office in October 2021, when he promised a …

PM Modi holds talks with Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi holds talks with Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 20 held wide-ranging talks with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida to expand India-Japan strategic partnership for a peaceful, stable and prosperous post-Covid world. The Japanese Prime Minister arrived in Delhi at around 8 a.m. on March 20 for a nearly 27-hour visit to ramp up bilateral ties in a range of areas and explore …

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida arrives in India for bilateral talks | Know what's on agenda
1 year, 9 months ago

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida arrives in India for bilateral talks | Know what's on agenda

India Today  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in India on Monday for a two-day visit today, during which he will review the entire gamut of bilateral relations in a meeting with PM Narendra Modi. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrives in Delhi on a two-day visit. pic.twitter.com/JjUfcmB5b6 — ANI March 20, 2023 VIDEO | Japanese PM Fumio Kishida arrives in New …

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 prioritises arms buildup, reversing low birthrate
1 year, 11 months ago

Japan PM Fumio Kishida prioritises arms buildup, reversing low birthrate

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, on January 23, said Japan faces the severest security environment in the region since the end of World War II and pledged to push a military buildup under a newly adopted security strategy over the next five years and beyond as well as tackle rapidly declining births so the country can sustain national strength. Mr. Kishida's …

Does Kishida’s Approval Rating Signal a Return to the ‘Revolving Door’ of Prime Ministers?
2 years, 1 month ago

Does Kishida’s Approval Rating Signal a Return to the ‘Revolving Door’ of Prime Ministers?

The Diplomat  

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio marked one year in the prime ministerial office on October 4, 2022. Disapproval likely stems from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party politicians’ ties to the Unification Church, inflation, and the state funeral held for former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo in late September. The introduction of proportional representation for the first time made voters consider the …

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 …

Japan PM Kishida to stress unity on Ukraine in meet with Modi
2 years, 9 months ago

Japan PM Kishida to stress unity on Ukraine in meet with Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

MUMBAI: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will encourage a unified approach on Ukraine when he meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday, while aiming to strengthen security ties across the Indo-Pacific region. "Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine coincides with this trip, I'd like to emphasise the importance of international unity and confirm that Japan and …

Japan PM to step up defence amid China, North Korea threats
3 years ago

Japan PM to step up defence amid China, North Korea threats

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says security situation around Japan is changing fast and is more severe than ever. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has renewed his pledge to consider “all options,” including acquiring enemy base strike capability to protect the country amid growing threats from China and North Korea. Kishida said at his first troop review on Saturday that the …

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 …

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

Kishida set to be reelected Japan’s PM in parliamentary vote

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Fumio Kishida is set to be reelected as Japan’s prime minister Wednesday after clearing the first major test of his leadership in recent elections. Experts say Kishida’s victory showed Japanese voters chose stability over change, even though many were not necessarily supporting the governing party’s ultra-conservative policies and high-handed approach. The better-than-expected election results may give Kishida’s government …

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 …

India and US breathe a sigh of relief as Fumio Kishida secures control over Japan
3 years, 1 month ago

India and US breathe a sigh of relief as Fumio Kishida secures control over Japan

Firstpost  

Fumio Kishida can breathe a little more easily in the Kantei after his party’s surprisingly strong showing in the recently concluded Japanese general election. Kishida’s markedly lower approval rating than his predecessors and lingering dissatisfaction with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic led many to conclude that the LDP was heading for an electoral setback. The …

Fumio Kishida overcomes first political test but trying times unlikely to get over soon
3 years, 1 month ago

Fumio Kishida overcomes first political test but trying times unlikely to get over soon

Firstpost  

His longevity now hinges on the coronavirus situation, economic revitalisation and strengthening of Japan’s defense capability Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s weeks-old government cleared its first major test in weekend national elections as his governing party secured just enough seats to maintain a free hand in pushing legislation through parliament. Kishida’s governing Liberal Democratic Party lost 15 seats, giving …

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.” …

Japan’s new PM promises to do his utmost to end COVID-19 crisis
3 years, 2 months ago

Japan’s new PM promises to do his utmost to end COVID-19 crisis

Al Jazeera  

Fumio Kishida also pledges to turn around the economy while protecting the country’s territory in his first policy speech. In his first policy speech, Japan’s new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to do his utmost to lead the country out of the COVID-19 crisis, while protecting its territory and people in an increasingly tough security environment. “I’m determined to …

Japan new PM to seek fresh mandate to handle virus, economy
3 years, 2 months ago

Japan new PM to seek fresh mandate to handle virus, economy

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he will dissolve the lower house next week in preparation for Oct. 31 elections as he seeks a fresh mandate to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, the sagging economy and security threats from China and North Korea. “In order to take large-scale COVID-19 measures, I need to get the people’s …

Japan's Parliament elects former diplomat Fumio Kishida as new Prime Minister
3 years, 2 months ago

Japan's Parliament elects former diplomat Fumio Kishida as new Prime Minister

India TV News  

Japan’s parliament on Monday elected Fumio Kishida as the new prime minister, who will tasked with quickly tackling the pandemic and security challenges before an imminent national election. Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi are to be retained, ensuring continuity of Japan’s diplomacy and security policies as the country seeks to closely work with Washington under the …

Japan's Parliament elects former diplomat Kishida as new PM
3 years, 2 months ago

Japan's Parliament elects former diplomat Kishida as new PM

The Hindu  

Japan’s parliament on October 4 elected Fumio Kishida as the new Prime Minister, who will be tasked with quickly tackling the pandemic and security challenges before an imminent national election. Mr. Kishida supports stronger Japan-U.S. security ties and partnerships with other like-minded democracies in Asia, Europe and Britain, in part to counter China and nuclear-armed North Korea. He is set …

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 …

Fumio Kishida | The man on the throne
3 years, 2 months ago

Fumio Kishida | The man on the throne

The Hindu  

As Japan stands on the cusp of a significant change in political leadership, the man of the hour is former Foreign Minister and newly elected leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, Fumio Kishida. As Japan’s 100th Prime Minister, Mr. Kishida will be stepping into the shoes of his predecessor Yoshihide Suga, after the latter’s approval ratings plunged precipitously in the …

Why rise of Fumio Kishida as new Japanese prime minister is good news for India
3 years, 2 months ago

Why rise of Fumio Kishida as new Japanese prime minister is good news for India

Firstpost  

Fumio Kishida’s victory owes much to LDP’s conservative wing and many of his foreign policy actions will function within the parameters that former prime minister Shinzo Abe laid down during his time in office The votes are in and the wait is over: Fumio Kishida will be anointed Prime Minister of Japan. Kishida will have his hands full from Day …

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