Shigeru Ishiba

Bank of Japan expected to hike rates to 30-year high

Higher Bank of Japan interest rates make Japanese bonds more attractive than other assets, pushing down their prices but sending yields – which move inversely – higher.

Singapore will continue to deepen strong ties with Japan under new premier: PM Wong

Prime MInister Lawrence Wong said he looked forward to working closely with newly elected Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi in a congratulatory letter on Oct 21.

Sanae Takaichi makes history as Japan’s first woman prime minister

Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi stands up to acknowledge the applause after she was selected as Japan's new prime minister on Oct 21.

Explainer-What to expect in Japan's parliamentary vote on new PM

Leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Sanae Takaichi shakes hands with Japan Innovation Party's, known as Ishin, leader Hirofumi Yoshimura after signing a document on the coalition deal, at Japan's National Diet Building in Tokyo, Japan, October 20, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Japan’s LDP, Ishin agree to form coalition government: Report

LDP leader Sanae Takaichi (pictured) and Hirofumi Yoshimura, head of the right-leaning Ishin, are set to sign an agreement on their alliance on Oct 20.

Japan’s opposition sees ‘gaps’ as they seek united front in PM race

The attempted opposition realignment has so far prevented Ms Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, from becoming prime minister.

Explainer-Japan ruling party outlook darkens after coalition partner quits

Newly-elected leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Sanae Takaichi celebrates with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and other leadership candidates, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi and former Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, after winning the LDP leadership election in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool

Global reaction to Sanae Takaichi winning Japan leadership race

Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), poses in the party leader's office after the LDP leadership election in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025. Conservative Sanae Takaichi hailed a \"new era\" on October 4 after winning the leadership of Japan's ruling party, putting her on course to become the country's first woman prime minister. Yuichi Yamazaki/Pool via REUTERS

Sanae Takaichi set to be Japan’s first woman prime minister after winning ruling LDP’s election

Newly elected leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party Sanae Takaichi celebrating her election win with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo on Oct 4.

The party that ruled Japan for decades is in danger of crumbling

Signage outside the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. Japan’s ruling party faces a tough decision over its future as it searches for a new leader to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, stop the slide in its support at the polls and reassure investors. Photographer: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg

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