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Japan’s Next PM Race Begins as Koizumi, Hayashi Emerge as Frontrunners
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Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has launched its leadership race, with Farm Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi announcing...
Sharp Samurai-Raw Elephant: India-Japan Next-Gen Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Tokyo to attend the India-Japan Annual Summit-2025, with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announcing ‘Japan-India Joint Vision for the...
Japan’s Battery Market Expands, But Auction Reforms Threaten Momentum
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Japan relies on imported fossil fuels for nearly 70% of its electricity, making energy security a long-term priority. The government has expanded renewables, but...
Japan Hires Wood Mackenzie for Assessment of Alaska LNG Project Linked to Trump
Japan has hired Wood Mackenzie to assess a proposed $44 billion Alaska gas pipeline and LNG plant, indicating potential support for the project championed...
Yen Sinks as Japan PM Resigns, Sparking Leadership Race
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Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is set to hold an emergency leadership election on October 4 after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned...
Why the Race to Replace Ishiba May Be More Complex Than It Looks
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation on Sunday due to pressure from his ruling party following recent election defeats, including the July...
How Japan’s Next Leader Will Be Chosen — and Why It Matters
Following Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's resignation, the process for selecting Japan's next leader is detailed. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), the dominant political...
Ishiba Quits as Japan’s Prime Minister
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned on Sunday, citing responsibility for recent election losses that eroded his ruling coalition's parliamentary majorities. Ishiba, who has...
Japan Says US Trade Deal Still Unsettled, Awaits Pharma and Chip Orders
Japan's top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, stated on Saturday that the broad trade agreement with the United States is "not settled."
This is because Washington...
Japan’s Ruling Party to Decide Ishiba’s Fate in Monday Vote
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Japan's ruling party will vote Monday on whether to hold a leadership election that could oust Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, with markets betting...