Shigeru Ishiba

Shigeru Ishiba Elected as New Leader of Japan’s LDP: Turning Point for Nation’s Politics?

In a vote to replace Fumio Kishida as the head of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), party members have elected Shigeru Ishiba as their new leader. Given the LDP's strong majority in the National Diet, this victory effectively positions...
Fumio Kishida

Japan Awaits New Leadership as Kishida Steps Down: Reasons Behind Decision

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Japanese political landscape, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on August 14, 2024, that he would not seek re-election as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in the upcoming...
Fumio Kishida

Japan’s Political Shift: Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Surprising Decision Not to Run for LDP Leadership

In a move that has sent shockwaves through Japan’s political landscape, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Wednesday that he would not seek re-election in the upcoming Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race. The decision, which comes just months before...
Japan-China

Kishida-Xi Meeting: Navigating Diplomatic Challenges

In November, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan and President Xi Jinping held a meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in San Francisco. The meeting was aimed at addressing China's sluggish economy, and Japan's priority...
Fumio Kishida

Return to deflation can’t be ruled out, Japan says

TOKYO Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday the frugality's retreat to deflation cannot be ruled out because domestic demand-driven affectation remains delicate. " Inflationary pressure grounded on domestic demand isn't strong yet, as current consumer price increases are...
Fumio Kishida

Japan: Fumio Kishida sacked fourth minister

TOKYO Japan PM Fumio Kishida Cabinet: Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sacked his fourth minister from the post on Tuesday in two months. This exercise of PM Fumio is being seen as a way of saving the reputation of the...