Sanae Takaichi

Japanese PM Takaichi voices support for ICC, rule of law in first UN speech

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi addressing the media during a press conference after speaking at the United Nations General Assembly on Sept 23.

Trump, Japan’s Takaichi discuss China in meeting ahead of Xi’s US trip

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, on Sept 22.

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Japan PM projects stability with Cabinet reshuffle but remains ‘on thin ice’: Experts

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front row, centre) and members of her reshuffled Cabinet at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo on Sept 17.

Japan PM reshuffles Cabinet, keeps key ministers, coalition ally gets post

The reshuffle signalled prioritising continuity as Sanae Takaichi enters the second year of her premiership.

Japan PM Takaichi set to signal policy continuity in Cabinet reshuffle

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi maintained the line-up of ruling Liberal Democratic Party executives on Sept 16 in a sign of her focus on political continuity.

Cash-strapped Japanese monks turn to investing as inflation worsens

Costs for the upkeep of the temples’ ornate wooden buildings are soaring while the country’s Buddhist population has dropped.

Japan PM Takaichi retains most key ruling party execs in 1st reshuffle

The reshuffle comes ahead of changes to Takaichi’s Cabinet on Sept 17.

Okinawa election win may give Tokyo freer hand on military build-up

Japan has deployed missile and electronic-warfare units on several of its south-western islands and is expanding ammunition storage across the territory.

Japan’s main opposition party collapses after eight months

The Centrist Reform Alliance will terminate its activities, said its chief Junya Ogawa.

Japan PM Takaichi’s reflationist aide projects Bank of Japan rate hike in September

Markets have nearly fully priced in the chance the Bank of Japan will raise its policy rate.

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