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Taro Kono

Japan PM hopeful Taro Kono calls for US assurances to deter nuclear ambitions

FILE PHOTO: Japan's Minister for Digital Transformation Taro Kono walks on the day of the cabinet reshuffle, at the Prime Minister's office in Tokyo, Japan September 13, 2023. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Japan's Minister for Digital Transformation Taro Kono walks on the day of the cabinet reshuffle, at the Prime Minister's office in Tokyo, Japan September 13, 2023. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo

Japan’s maverick minister Taro Kono enters race for next PM

Touting his experience as foreign affairs chief, Mr Kono said he can help steer the world.
Touting his experience as foreign affairs chief, Mr Kono said he can help steer the world.

Japan to convey its forex stance at G20 meetings in Brazil, Finance Minister says

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki arrives for a news conference during the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, following last month's deadly earthquake, in Marrakech, Morocco, October 13, 2023. REUTERS/Susana Vera/ File Photo
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki arrives for a news conference during the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, following last month's deadly earthquake, in Marrakech, Morocco, October 13, 2023. REUTERS/Susana Vera/ File Photo

Asian Insider

Race to succeed Japan PM Suga heats up

Japan PM contender Taro Kono wants stimulus to focus on energy, 5G

Japan LDP's Ishiba may back Kono in party leadership race: Report

Japan's vaccine minister Kono top choice of voters for premiership

Japan’s Covid-19 minister Kono popular with voters for PM, may get heavyweight backing

Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono on official visit to Singapore

Japan Foreign Minister Taro Kono urges countries to cut ties with North Korea

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