Sanae Takaichi

Japan revises law on imperial succession, but female emperors still banned

The provision that only males with an emperor in their paternal lineage can ascend the throne remains unchanged.

Japan PM’s government approval rating below 50% for first time

The Jiji Press survey put backing for Japanese prime minister Sane Takaichi’s Cabinet at 49 per cent.

Japan Parliament cuts would disproportionately hit female lawmakers: Estimate

The number of women serving as parliamentary lawmakers remains low, with 68 of the lower chamber’s seats occupied by women.

Japanese women MPs get just two more toilets

The government says it wants to have women in at least 30 per cent of the legislative seats.

Japan’s Takaichi seeks deeper India ties on trade, security

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference of the Group of Seven summit, in Evian, eastern France, on June 17.

Yen hits 40-year low against US dollar in historic slide, new all-time lows against Singdollar

The yen slid to 161.98 versus the US dollar, its weakest level since 1986, putting traders on high alert for authorities wading into the market.

Chinese spies, smuggled drugs fuel Japan PM Takaichi’s economic security push

Japan’s CFIUS, which is set to launch on June 29, will coordinate across government ministries to vet foreign investments for national security risks.

Japan ruling parties submit Bill to Diet to create 2nd capital

The “second capital” to serve as a backup for Tokyo’s core functions in times of disasters or other emergencies, and to decentralise power.

Xi pressures Takaichi by throttling key China mineral exports to Japan

The throttling of goods began after
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi angered Beijing last November with comments about self-ruled Taiwan.

Japan PM Takaichi heckled with anti-war slogans at Okinawa ceremony

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at at the event marking the end of the Battle of Okinawa on June 23.

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